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BIRWICKS

ILLUSTRATIVE CLIENT REPORT

LOLER thorough examination

Example Manufacturing · Assembly hall

Report reference
BIR-LOL-26001
Inspection date
12 September 2026
Prepared by
BIRWICKS Engineering Inspection & Assurance
Issue
Example issue 01

01 · Executive summary

Inspection position at a glance

This example demonstrates how the completed LOLER report is presented to a customer. It combines a concise overview with the detailed evidence needed to understand and manage each recorded item.

3Assets reviewed
1Satisfactory / closed
1Advisory
1Priority actions

02 · Scope

What was reviewed

Illustrative thorough-examination record for lifting equipment and accessories within the agreed scheme.

Example limitation

This demonstration assumes a visual and functional review of accessible equipment. Internal components, destructive testing and areas not made available are excluded unless specifically agreed.

03 · Asset register

Equipment included in the report

ReferenceEquipmentLocationPosition
LOL-001Electric chain hoistAssembly line 1Action required
LOL-002Two-leg chain slingLifting storeAdvisory
LOL-003Vehicle liftWorkshopSatisfactory

04 · Detailed findings

Evidence, significance and next action

LOL-001Significant

Hook safety latch damaged

Evidence: The latch does not close reliably and the item requires competent assessment before further use.

Recommended action: Arrange review by an appropriate competent person, record the completed action and verify close-out.

Close inspection of a chain-hoist hook and safety latch — LOL-001Illustrative evidence photograph · LOL-001
LOL-002Advisory

Identification partially illegible

Evidence: The identification tag is worn and should be restored or replaced.

Recommended action: Arrange review by an appropriate competent person, record the completed action and verify close-out.

Close inspection of a chain-hoist hook and safety latch — LOL-002Illustrative evidence photograph · LOL-002
LOL-003Satisfactory

Accessible components examined

Evidence: No reportable defect identified within this illustrative examination.

Recommended action: Maintain the current controls and retain this record with the equipment history.

Close inspection of a chain-hoist hook and safety latch — LOL-003Illustrative evidence photograph · LOL-003

05 · Photographic evidence

Images remain linked to the correct equipment and finding

Full-size photographs are retained with their captions, asset reference and related finding so the customer can understand what was observed without relying on a separate folder of images.

Close inspection of a chain-hoist hook and safety latch — view 1
LOL-001Hook safety latch damaged
Close inspection of a chain-hoist hook and safety latch — view 2
LOL-002Identification partially illegible
Close inspection of a chain-hoist hook and safety latch — view 3
LOL-003Accessible components examined

06 · Corrective-action register

A clear route to close-out

LOL-001 · Hook safety latch damagedOwner: Site engineering · Target: Immediate review · Status: Open
LOL-002 · Identification partially illegibleOwner: Site engineering · Target: Planned action · Status: Open
LOL-003 · Accessible components examinedOwner: Site engineering · Target: Planned action · Status: Open
Report conclusion

This illustrative issue shows the structure customers receive. Final conclusions always reflect the agreed scope, evidence collected and limitations recorded during the actual inspection.