Checkmate INSPECTION SERVICES

INSPECTION · COMPLIANCE · INDEPENDENCE

Independent inspection.
Professional judgement.

Chartered specialist inspection of lifting equipment, work equipment and work-at-height systems—providing the independent opinion and evidence dutyholders need to fulfil UK regulatory requirements.

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  • Legislation-led scope
  • Independent professional opinion
  • Competitive direct pricing
Crane hook, chain slings and lifting accessories being inspected
LOLER Lifting equipment & accessories
Guarded powered work equipment being inspected
PUWER Work equipment
Rooftop fixed access and fall-protection equipment being inspected
WORK AT HEIGHT Access & fall protection

01InspectionCompetent examination of condition, installation and continued safe use.

02ComplianceA scope aligned to the relevant statutory duty and the equipment involved.

03IndependenceAn impartial professional opinion based on observed condition and evidence.

THE LEGAL BASIS

The right inspection for the right statutory duty.

“Inspection” does not mean the same thing in every regulation. We agree the equipment, purpose and legal basis first, then provide an independent opinion and clear report to help you discharge and evidence your duties.

LOLER 1998 Regulation 9

Thorough examination of lifting equipment

A thorough examination is a systematic, detailed examination of lifting equipment and its safety-critical parts by a competent person. It is separate from routine maintenance and must result in a written report.

  • Before first use where the Regulation requires it
  • After installation or assembly where safety depends on it
  • At statutory intervals or under a competent-person examination scheme
  • After exceptional circumstances liable to jeopardise safety

Unless an examination scheme specifies otherwise, the usual intervals are 6 months for lifting people and lifting accessories, and 12 months for other lifting equipment.

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PUWER 1998 Regulation 6

Inspection of work equipment

PUWER inspection is required where significant risk can arise from incorrect installation, reassembly, deterioration or exceptional circumstances. The extent and frequency should be proportionate to the risk and equipment.

  • After installation and before first use where safety depends on installation
  • After assembly at a new site or location
  • At suitable intervals where deterioration could create danger
  • After events or changes liable to have affected safety

The inspection should focus on safety-critical parts and be carried out by someone with the knowledge and experience needed for that equipment.

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WORK AT HEIGHT 2005 Regulation 12

Inspection of work-at-height equipment

Relevant work equipment must be inspected after installation or assembly where its safety depends on those conditions, and at suitable intervals where exposure or deterioration could lead to danger.

  • Fixed access, ladders and working platforms
  • Guardrails and collective fall protection
  • Personal fall-protection equipment and systems
  • Additional inspection after events that may affect safety or stability

For construction work, a working platform from which a person could fall more than 2 metres has additional recorded inspection requirements, including intervals not exceeding 7 days.

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Official guidance: LOLER thorough examinations · PUWER inspection · Work at Height law

The dutyholder retains responsibility for legal compliance. The applicable regulation, inspection scope and competent-person requirements are confirmed for the specific equipment and circumstances before work begins.

INSPECTION SERVICES

Regulatory requirements, fulfilled professionally and independently.

The principal service is competent, independent support for formal examination and inspection duties. Every enquiry starts with the equipment, applicable requirement and evidence you need.

01

LOLER REGULATION 9

Thorough examination

Independent examination of lifting equipment and accessories, with professional judgement on defects, continued safe use and the reporting required by LOLER.

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02

WORK AT HEIGHT REGULATION 12

Access & fall protection

Inspection of access arrangements, working platforms, collective protection and personal fall-protection systems.

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03

PUWER REGULATION 6

Work equipment inspection

Condition and safety-critical inspection of work equipment, informed by installation, use, deterioration and risk.

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04

Records & technical file review

Review of inspection records, handover information and supporting documents for structure, completeness and traceability.

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05

Inspection schemes & planning

Asset-register support, inspection schedules and a clearer route from scattered records to managed due dates.

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A CLEAR ROUTE FORWARD

From legal duty to clear professional opinion.

You should know why the inspection is needed, what equipment is in scope, what the report will cover and what happens after a finding is made.

Start with your requirements
  1. 01

    Tell us what you have

    Share the asset type, location, quantity, timescale and any existing information. Photographs and documents can be requested securely after initial contact.

  2. 02

    Confirm the legal and technical basis

    We clarify the applicable duty, examination or inspection basis, access requirements and form of reporting before confirming a quote.

  3. 03

    Inspect, report, act

    The outcome is structured around evidence, clear findings and practical next actions, so responsibility does not disappear into a PDF.

REPORTING PRINCIPLE / 01

A report earns its place when somebody can understand the finding and decide what to do next.

BETTER EVIDENCE

Reporting designed for decisions, not drawers.

Checkmate began with the practical challenge of keeping asset, inspection and defect information under control. The same thinking shapes the field service: traceable evidence, clear status and no ambiguity about the next action.

  • ContextWhat was inspected, where and against the agreed scope.
  • EvidenceObservations recorded clearly enough to support the finding.
  • PriorityIssues communicated in a way that supports proportionate action.
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START A CONVERSATION

Tell us what needs inspecting.

Provide the essentials and receive a proportionate, competitively priced quotation with the regulatory basis, scope and reporting outcome made clear.

Not sure which service fits? Choose “Other / not sure” and describe the equipment or concern. No technical wording is required.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Before you request a quote.

Why choose an independent solo specialist?+

You deal directly with the Chartered specialist who scopes, inspects and reports the work. A lean practice removes layers and large-provider overheads, allowing highly competitive pricing while retaining experienced technical judgement and direct accountability.

What is a LOLER thorough examination?+

It is a systematic and detailed examination of lifting equipment and safety-critical parts by a competent person. It is not a substitute for maintenance or pre-use checks, and it produces a written report containing the information required by LOLER.

Is a PUWER inspection the same as a LOLER examination?+

No. PUWER Regulation 6 concerns work equipment that needs inspection because installation, deterioration or exceptional circumstances could create danger. LOLER Regulation 9 places specific thorough-examination duties on lifting equipment. Some lifting equipment is subject to both regimes.

What information should I send first?+

A short description of the equipment or system, the site postcode, approximate quantity, required timescale and the reason for the inspection is enough to begin.

Will I receive a fixed price immediately?+

Not from an automated calculator. Inspection scope can change materially with equipment type, quantity, access and reporting needs. We review those details first so the quotation is meaningful.

Can you review existing reports or technical files?+

Yes. Select “Technical file and document review” and describe what you hold and what you need to establish. We will confirm whether a document-only review is suitable.

What if my requirement is outside your scope?+

We will be direct about that. The initial review is used to confirm suitability before a site visit or formal quotation is arranged.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

A clearer inspection starts with a clearer brief.

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