Leading Rigging Safety Inspection Services in the UK

As specialists in rigging safety inspections, we understand the unique needs of the entertainment and events industry. Our prompt and professional services ensure your equipment is safe, certified, and back in operation with minimal disruption to your business.

We cater to a wide range of venues across the UK, including arenas, production companies, theatres, and educational facilities, offering on-site rigging safety inspections as needed.

Certifications and Compliance

• LOLER Certified
• LOLER Regulations
• Rigging Safety Inspection Specialists
• Comprehensive load testing, rigging inspection, and certification of rigging equipment in compliance with regulations.

Repairs, Replacements, and Sales

With a robust network of suppliers across the UK, Europe, and north America we collaborate with leading industry firms to provide swift repairs, replacements, and sales. This ensures minimal equipment downtime.

Our Services Include:

• Professional rigging safety inspections by certified examiners.
• Detailed reporting.
• Full compliance with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER).
• Regular inspection schemes to maintain compliance.
• UK-wide inspection services.
• Colour coding and tagging system for easy identification of out-of-cert equipment.
• Comprehensive load testing and servicing.

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Client Portal

Stagewise Ltd utilises a customised app-based software system for documenting inspections. Powered by Papertrail technology specialists, the system streamlines form filling and enhances efficiency. It automates inspection scheduling, consolidates information, and provides instant access to your data, reports, and asset register.

Papertrail helps create more accurate, actionable reports and is compliant with LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association). This allows LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) and PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) inspections to be conducted electronically, significantly reducing the wait time for certification and enabling access to documents anytime, anywhere.

Benefits for Users

• Efficiency: Streamlines form filling and automates inspection scheduling.
• Instant Access: Provides immediate access to data, reports, and asset registers.
• Accuracy: Ensures precise, actionable reports.
• Compliance: Meets LEEA standards for LOLER and PUWER inspections.
• Convenience: Reduces certification wait times and allows document access anytime, anywhere.

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LEEA, LOLER, and PUWER Explained

LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association):

• LEEA is a global trade association for the lifting industry. It promotes high standards and sustainable development in lifting and safety practices [1]. LEEA provides training, technical support, and certification for lifting equipment engineers.

LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations):

• LOLER is a UK regulation that governs the use of lifting equipment. It requires that all lifting operations are properly planned, supervised, and carried out safely. Equipment must be fit for purpose, marked appropriately, and undergo regular thorough examinations [2].  Our rigging safety inspections follow LOLER regulation requirements to the letter.

PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations):

• PUWER is a UK regulation that ensures work equipment is safe and suitable for use. It covers the inspection, maintenance, and training related to work equipment. PUWER applies to all equipment used at work, aiming to prevent risks to health and safety [3]. Our rigging safety inspections follow PUWER regulation requirements to the letter.

References

[1] LEEA – The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association

[2] Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)

[3] Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)