Fortuna is able to provide a one-stop solution for your moving and handling needs. We can supply, install, LOLER test and srvice mobility equipment used by private individuals, residential homes, care homes and hospitals.
The 1998 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (also known as LOLER) ensure the safety of the person being lifted and those operating the equipment. In the care sector this mostly relates to Slings and Hoists.
It stipulates that close examinations on lifting equipment will have to occur:
a) on initial use or following installation
b) periodically during its life - normally every 6 months
c) following certain exceptional circumstances
These tests must be carried out by a competent person who will make an independent judgement on any problems and assess how important they are in relation to the safety and continued use of the equipment. This person should be different to whoever performs regular maintenance.
LOLER testing is required for equipment operated by any organisation. LOLER testing is not required for equipment entirely owned and operated by private individuals.
However, if professional carers are operating privately owned equipment, for instance in a client's home, then regular LOLER testing is a legal requirement.
Examples of equipment which needs 6-month LOLER testing:
Mobile Hoists | Ceiling Track Hoists | Slings | Standing Aids | Adjustable Beds | Bath Hoists | Bath lift | Lifting platforms | Stair lifts
We’re able to to provide LOLER testing services to all our customers from private individuals in their own home to residential homes and care homes. We will normally service the equipment at the same time as testing and this can help identify possible problems before they become an issue.
All our engineers are fully trained and qualified and are able to provide thorough, efficient servicing and testing to industry standards. All have undergone a full DBS check (formerly CRB).
We know you're busy so leave the administration to us: we call our customers a few weeks before testing is due to schedule your LOLER appointment in good time. This means that you can be confident that all your equipment will remain compliant.
Equipment Categories
For more details of the wide range of equipment that our engineers can test and service, please see the following table.
| Servicing LOLER & Repairs |
| Mobile hoist (single): Standard Service + LOLER |
| CT hoist (single): Service + LOLER |
| Bath hoist (single): Service and LOLER |
| Slings |
| Scale service and calibration check |
| Hi-Lo profiling bed (single) |
| Service and Callibration of 'Replacement air flow mattress' (single) |
| Service and Callibration of 'Overlay air flow mattress' (single) |
| Manual wheelchairs |
| Stairlifts (single) (Domestic - no LOLER) |
| Stairlifts (single) (Workplace - LOLER required) |
| Tail lifts, car hoists and winches |
| Equipment Repairs (per hour) |
SERVICE CONTRACTS
Although you can book and pay each time an assessment is carried out, there is an option to take out a year's service contract.
Benefits of a Fortuna Service Contract:
We stock a wide range of products, with over 1000 lines available in the showroom.
Come and TRY out the products to see what suits your needs.
Our friendly highly-trained staff will help you make a choice which is right for you.
4 Northgate,
Crown Road,
Enfield,
London
EN1 1TG
United Kingdom
020 8805 2020
info@fortunabambach.com
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