How long is the LOLER course?

It's made up of 6 microlessons, each under 5 minutes. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson and complete the situational tests. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

How often does lifting equipment need a thorough examination?

Under LOLER, equipment that lifts people and lifting accessories must be thoroughly examined at least every 6 months, and other lifting equipment at least every 12 months, unless a written examination scheme sets different intervals.

What's the difference between LOLER and PUWER?

PUWER covers all work equipment. LOLER adds specific rules for lifting equipment and lifting operations, such as planning lifts and thorough examinations, so lifting equipment has to meet both.

How often should staff take LOLER training?

Train people before they plan, supervise or carry out lifts, and refresh it when equipment or tasks change. In 5Mins you can set the course to repeat, for example every 12 months.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

LOLER Training Course (UK)

LOLER training

Six microlessons on LOLER: its scope, employer and user duties alongside PUWER, lift planning and supervision, safe operation, inspection and maintenance, and record-keeping, with situational tests and a certificate of completion.

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What the LOLER course covers

This course covers the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) in six microlessons. It covers what LOLER applies to, the duties of employers and users and how LOLER works with PUWER, planning and supervising lifts, operating lifting equipment safely, inspection, examination and maintenance, and the records you need to show compliance.

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson and complete the assessments. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) (UK).

Certificates and e-signatures stored against each learner

Audit-ready records, ready whenever an auditor asks

Completion shows on the Compliance Dashboard in real time

Laws covered

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER). Lifting operations must be planned by a competent person, supervised and carried out safely. Lifting equipment must be thoroughly examined at least every 6 months if it lifts people or is a lifting accessory, at least every 12 months for other lifting equipment, or in line with a written examination scheme.

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). Applies to all work equipment, including lifting equipment, alongside LOLER.

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LOLER training

What the LOLER course covers

What your people will be able to do

6 microlessons

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

Laws covered

Assign it once, then let 5Mins do the chasing

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Health and Safety Compliance Catalogue

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Questions about LOLER training

How long is the LOLER course?

Is there a certificate?

How often does lifting equipment need a thorough examination?

What's the difference between LOLER and PUWER?

How often should staff take LOLER training?

Can I try the course first?

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