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Lifting Operations Audit: What Gets Checked and How to Prepare
Services14 min read

Lifting Operations Audit: What Gets Checked and How to Prepare

What does a lifting operations audit actually cover on a UK construction site? A practical guide from an Appointed Person covering what auditors examine, the most common findings, and how to prepare your site.

February 23, 2026Read Article
Lift Plan Checking: What Gets Checked, Why Plans Get Rejected, and How to Get Yours Right First Time
Services12 min read

Lift Plan Checking: What Gets Checked, Why Plans Get Rejected, and How to Get Yours Right First Time

What actually gets checked during a lift plan review? Learn what causes lift plans to fail, common rejection reasons, and how to get your plans approved first time from an Appointed Person with 35 years of experience.

February 22, 2026Read Article
What is a Lift Plan? The Complete Guide for UK Construction
Compliance10 min read

What is a Lift Plan? The Complete Guide for UK Construction

What is a lift plan and why do you need one? Complete guide to what a lift plan contains, when one is required under LOLER, who can write one, and common mistakes to avoid.

February 11, 2026Read Article
What Does a Lift Plan Checking Service Involve?
Services9 min read

What Does a Lift Plan Checking Service Involve?

What does a lift plan checking service involve and why do tier 1 contractors need one? Learn what gets checked, common rejection reasons, and how professional review improves site safety.

February 11, 2026Read Article
Telehandler Lift Plans: A Complete Guide for UK Contractors
Planning9 min read

Telehandler Lift Plans: A Complete Guide for UK Contractors

Everything UK contractors need to know about telehandler lift plans. Covers fixed-frame and 360° slew machines, LOLER requirements, load charts, and common planning mistakes.

February 6, 2026Read Article
Lorry Loader Lift Plans: LOLER Compliance Guide for UK Contractors
Planning9 min read

Lorry Loader Lift Plans: LOLER Compliance Guide for UK Contractors

Everything UK contractors need to know about lorry loader (HIAB) lift plans. Covers vehicle positioning, stabiliser requirements, LOLER compliance, and common planning mistakes.

February 6, 2026Read Article
Excavator Lift Plans: A Complete Guide for UK Contractors
Planning8 min read

Excavator Lift Plans: A Complete Guide for UK Contractors

Complete guide to excavator lift plans under LOLER 1998. Learn when you need a lift plan for excavator lifting operations, requirements, and compliance.

January 31, 2026Read Article
CPCS Appointed Person: What They Do and Why You Need One
Compliance9 min read

CPCS Appointed Person: What They Do and Why You Need One

Understanding the CPCS Appointed Person role in UK construction. Learn what an A61 Appointed Person does, when you need one, and LOLER compliance requirements.

January 31, 2026Read Article
Common Lift Planning Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
Planning10 min read

Common Lift Planning Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

Learn the most common lift planning mistakes UK contractors make and how to avoid them. Expert advice on LOLER compliance, safety, and professional lift planning.

January 31, 2026Read Article
What is LOLER? A Complete Guide for UK Contractors
Compliance8 min read

What is LOLER? A Complete Guide for UK Contractors

Everything you need to know about LOLER regulations, compliance requirements, and why proper lift planning is essential for construction safety.

January 28, 2026Read Article
When Do You Need a Lift Plan? LOLER Requirements Explained
Planning6 min read

When Do You Need a Lift Plan? LOLER Requirements Explained

Learn when a lift plan is legally required, what triggers LOLER compliance, and how to ensure your lifting operations are properly planned.

January 28, 2026Read Article
Mobile Crane vs Tower Crane: Which Should You Choose?
Equipment7 min read

Mobile Crane vs Tower Crane: Which Should You Choose?

Understand the differences between mobile and tower cranes, when to use each type, and how to make the right choice for your project.

January 28, 2026Read Article

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