A guide to LOLER compliance from John Ashpole MSOE MBES IEng, Engineering Director at Acop Inspection
If you have a lift, you have legal responsibilities that go beyond standard maintenance. In this presentation John takes us through the responsibilities of a lift owner, what HSE expects and why a service visit is not the same as LOLER inspection, the role of the competent person and frequently asked questions.
Speaker: John Ashpole
John Ashpole MSOE MBES IEng is an Engineering Director at both ACOP Inspection Services and ESiNet and a specialist in statutory compliance. He is widely recognized for his expertise in LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations), PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) and PSSR (Pressure Systems Safety Regulations).
Founded in 2017, ACOP Inspection Services is an independent engineering inspection company. They provide independent "Thorough Examinations" of plant and machinery to ensure workplace safety and legal compliance. ACOP specialise in the inspection of inspecting passenger/goods lifts, lifting accessories, pressure systems (air receivers), and general workshop machinery.
ESiNet (Engineer Surveyor Inspection Network)
ESiNet Ltd, are a collaborative network designed to unite independent engineering surveyors across the UK and Ireland. ESiNet acts as a framework for independent professionals. It allows smaller, highly skilled inspection companies to operate with the reach and infrastructure of a national firm.
ESiNet standardises compliance through consistent reporting and procedures, supports engineers with a “business-in-a-box” model including RAMS and training, and delivers nationwide coverage via its network to serve large clients like McLaren Construction.
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