Sample LOLER report — Liftlog Reports

Liftlog Reports

Report of Thorough Examination — LOLER 1998

Report reference

LOLER-SAMPLE00

Issued

24 Jun 2026

Client / Duty Holder

Jane Whitmore

Northfield Logistics Ltd

Unit 14, Cobalt Industrial Park Sheffield S9 1XH

jane@northfieldlogistics.co.uk

Inspection

Date: 24 June 2026

Next due: 24 December 2026

Location: Northfield Logistics — Sheffield depot

Site of use: Bay 3 — Loading dock

Equipment

Demag DC-Pro 5-500 electric chain hoist

Type: Overhead chain hoist

Manufacturer: Demag

Serial no.: DC5-2298471

Asset ID: NL-HOIST-03

SWL: 500 kg

Year of manufacture: 2021

Examination checklist

Identification & marking of equipment (SWL clearly marked)

Structure & framework — cracks, distortion, corrosion

Load-bearing components (hooks, shackles, eyebolts)

Wire ropes / chains — wear, broken wires, kinks

Sheaves, pulleys & drums

Brakes, limit switches & overload protectionOverload cut-out tripped 4% early; recalibrated on site.

Motor, gearbox & drive train

Controls, pendants & emergency stop

Electrical isolation & earthing

Hydraulic / pneumatic systems — leaks, pressuresNot applicable — electric drive unit.

Anchor points & mounting fixings

Guards, covers & fall-arrest attachments

Function test under no load

Function test under working load (SWL)

Documentation & previous LOLER reports reviewed

Defects identified

Overload limiter was activating at 480 kg (4% below rated SWL). Chain shows light surface wear on links 42–48 but remains within manufacturer tolerance.

Recommendations

Re-inspect chain wear at next 6-month examination. Retain calibration certificate for the overload limiter alongside this report.

Overall verdict

Conditional

Equipment may be used subject to the recommendations above.

Engineer

Mark Ellery

LEEA Diploma · CompEx Ex01–Ex04

Signature

Mark Ellery

Digitally signed on 24 Jun 2026