A rigorous MEWP inspection routine is the difference between a safe lift and a serious incident. Falls from height killed 35 workers in Great Britain in 2024/25 — the leading cause of workplace death for the third year running, according to HSE figures. Yet on many sites, pre-use checks are still a tick-box exercise on […]
An HSE construction inspection usually starts with no warning at all — inspectors arrive unannounced and expect to see evidence on the spot. The Health and Safety Executive carried out more than 13,200 workplace inspections in 2024/25 and issued over 4,400 enforcement notices. And if an inspector finds a material breach, you pay for their […]
A frayed lift chain. A leaking hydraulic hose. A brake that travels too far. Any one shuts a site down — or worse. The right forklift inspection checklist catches the fault before the first lift, and keeps you on the right side of LOLER and PUWER. HSE figures show forklifts are involved in around a […]
Discover how digital site audit software helps construction teams improve compliance, reduce paperwork, and enhance safety with workMule
Learn how digital LOLER inspections keep lifting equipment safe, reduce downtime, and help construction teams stay compliant with workMule’s inspection software.
