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LOLER examination

What is a LOLER examination?

A LOLER examination is the legal requirement for a thorough examination of climbing and rigging equipment.

The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) states that this has to be carried out by a qualified examiner to make sure that all equipment is safe to use.

How often do I need my equipment examined?

Your equipment must undergo a LOLER examination in these intervals;

Climbing Equipment (PPE) – 6 Months

Rigging Equipment – 12 Months

Bowline comes to you!
Taking kit out of service and sending it away for examination costs time and money. This is why Bowline can come to your yard, office or work site. With an off-grid office complete with power and internet, examinations can be carried out wherever you are at your own convenience.

Areas covered

South West, South Wales, Bristol, Oxford, London, Birmingham.

Bowline also covers all of Wales and England, as far north as Manchester. I can arrange to travel further north by arrangement if you have more than five kits.

Quite a few companies with smaller numbers, team up with other local firms or climbers to have their kits checked together, which means I can keep customers
costs down.

Price

£60.00 + VAT climbing or rigging bag

Tree Surveys & Reports

Experienced surveyors that can provide a tailored range of survey, from a simple species survey at a private property to safety report written for the trees in the grounds of a school.

Tree Surveys - Construction and Development

Currently guidance for best practice for trees on development sites is provided by BS5837: 2012

Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction.

Working with your design team, we can undertake all of the stages required to deliver a plan in relation to trees on or adjacent to your site.

UA5 utility arboriculture

Our surveyors are experienced former utilities cutters that have worked on both SSE and WPD (National Grid) contracts.

Hot Stick / Utility Pole Testing

Wet or dry testing of utility poles using Hubbell Chance portable tester.

All items will be given a visual inspection and where necessary cleaned before electrical test.

For PUWER compliance each pole will be labelled with examination date, ID number added if it doesn’t have one, and examination document supplied.

As with all Bowline services this can be undertaken at a location of your choice, even off grid if required.

If you would like to book or have any questions please get in touch.

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   Jase Gottschalk 
 11/02/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Simon is absolutely fantastic, he will meet you at site or at home or a work yard, he is very personable and really knows his stuff, a big Landy fan which is always a plus!! Definitely our go-to loler inspector, would highly recommend. Brilliant service, very pleased! 👌
  
 
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   Phil Johnson 
 19/12/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Simon was very professional with good communication and inspected the kit at my home so very easy to arrange - I would highly recommend him in the future.
  
 
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   Isaac 
 27/11/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Simon at Bowline has been brilliant! I got in touch via Facebook and within a couple of days he was on my driveway inspecting my climbing and rigging kit. Simon is a great guy and offers a fantastic service. I would highly recommend Bowline.
  
 
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   Rachel McGuinness 
 27/11/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Simon at Bowline provided us with an excellent service. His communication was on point and his knowledge in this field is superb along with his speedy paperwork turnaround he is the full package!  We will always use Bowline going forward and highly recommend.
  
 
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   Henry Harris 
 04/11/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Simon is the best around.  He’s always on time, professional and friendly.  We couldn’t recommend him enough.
  
 
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   Phil Shirley 
 26/10/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Simon was very efficient in arranging my Loler inspection. In conversation  he obviously knew his stuff and was  thorough and honest in his inspection so  you can have confidence with what your working with.
  
 
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   Richard Perham 
 25/10/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great communication and flexibility. Simon came to my house to complete the Loler check. Very relaxed and had a nice chat in the process.
  
 
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   Jake Bowdige 
 20/10/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic service from Simon. Even better that he comes out to site so no down time for my business.
  
 
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   Chris Seymour 
 14/10/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Simon delivers a fantastic service, always up to date with the latest industry knowledge, and his ability to visit site to carry out inspections makes the whole process so much easier. Great communication and swift turn around on the paperwork makes it a truly 5 star experience.
  
 
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   Kirsty Wells 
 25/07/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. First time using Simon but his service for LOLER is second to none. Turns up on time and is pleasant and terribly helpful. You get all the correct paperwork you need and he is most efficient. We will definitely be using him again. Glad to have found him!