Compliance & safety

Stay safe, stay compliant.

Independent audits and clear guidance against the standards that matter — LOLER, EN 81 and BS 7255.

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Why it matters

Compliance is not a tick-box. It's a duty of care.

As the duty holder, you are legally responsible for the safe operation of every passenger lift in your portfolio. Our independent audits give you the evidence trail and the practical actions to discharge that duty with confidence.

  • Independent LOLER thorough examination review
  • Gap analysis against EN 81-20 / 50
  • SNEL-style safety upgrade prioritisation
  • Documentation and audit-trail support
Standards we work to

The regulations behind every recommendation.

LOLER 1998

Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations

Six-monthly thorough examinations for passenger lifts and the duty-holder responsibilities that come with them.

EN 81-20 / 50

Safety rules for the construction & installation of lifts

The current European standard for new lift installations and major modernisations.

BS 7255

Code of practice for safe working on lifts

Guidance on safe systems of work for engineers, contractors and building owners.

EN 81-80 (SNEL)

Safety Norms for Existing Lifts

Risk-based assessment for upgrading the safety of older lift installations.

Annual review

A yearly portfolio sweep so nothing slips through the cracks.

Incident support

Independent investigation and reporting after a lift incident or near-miss.

Duty-holder briefings

Plain-English briefings for boards, residents' associations and FM teams.

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Let's talk lifts

Independent advice from engineers who answer the phone themselves.

Whether you're planning a new installation, modernising an ageing lift, or simply want a second opinion — Derek and Tracy are here to help.