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Compliance

Compliance on autopilot

Managing the compliance of your lifting equipment shouldn't be a full-time job. We handle the examinations; CertFlow handles the paperwork and the reminders.

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The rules

What the law requires

LOLER 1998

Thorough examination of lifting equipment at least every 12 months, or every 6 months for equipment that lifts people, and after any event affecting safety.

PUWER 1998

Inspection and safe use of work equipment. Cranes fall under both LOLER and PUWER, and we cover both.

HSE guidance

We follow relevant guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), alongside LOLER and PUWER duties, to support recognised good practice.

Engineer checking the hook and safety latch during a lifting-equipment inspection

Digital compliance with CertFlow

The inspection ends on site. The record stays useful.

CraneCert uses CertFlow to keep each lifting asset, due date, defect, photograph and issued certificate connected. Clients get a clear digital record instead of another folder of disconnected PDFs.

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Asset history
Reports and defects stay against the right crane or accessory.
Due-date visibility
Upcoming examinations are visible before they become urgent.
Audit-ready access
Certificates can be found and shared without searching paper files.

CertFlow

Your digital filing cabinet for lifting compliance

Every certificate stored in the cloud, audit-ready in seconds, with automated renewal reminders so a deadline is never missed. Access it 24/7 from any device.

  • Automated inspection reminders
  • Instant, audit-ready report downloads
  • Free asset register, including for non-customers
  • Access across all your devices, 24/7

Not sure what you need?

Use our 30-second checker to find out whether your equipment needs a LOLER thorough examination and how often.

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FAQ

Compliance questions

What happens if my crane isn't inspected on time?

Operating lifting equipment without a valid thorough examination breaches LOLER 1998 and can invalidate insurance, halt production and expose you to enforcement. CertFlow's automated reminders make sure that never happens.

Is CertFlow really free?

Yes. The CertFlow asset register is permanently free, even if you are not a CraneCert inspection customer. It gives you a single digital home for your lifting-equipment records.

Do you inspect more than just cranes?

Yes. We examine cranes, hoists, chains, slings, harnesses, racking and other lifting assets so your whole operation stays compliant in one place.

Free crane planning pack

Scope the job before the first site visit

Get the practical worksheet our engineers use to start a crane conversation: capacity, span, hook height, duty, access, controls and compliance handover.

  • New-crane requirements worksheet
  • Site survey and access checklist
  • Maintenance and LOLER planner
  • Questions to compare quotations
Get the free planning pack Useful for facilities, engineering and production teams.

Ready to make compliance easier?

Book a thorough examination or discuss your lifting-equipment register with a CraneCert engineer.

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