Work and Lifting Equipment Risk Assessment Software
Keep people and plant safe while proving compliance. iProtectU links your Asset Management and Risk Assessment modules so every machine, tool, or lifting item has its own profile, history, and controls. Create assessments directly on the asset, schedule thorough examinations, assign actions, and evidence compliance in minutes.
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Work and lifting equipment risk assessment overview
iProtectU’s Work & Lifting Equipment Risk Assessment Software links directly to our Asset Management register so every machine, tool and lifting accessory carries its own risk assessment, inspection history and evidence.
Start a Work Equipment or Lifting Equipment assessment from the asset record, equipment data, location and owners automatically, then add hazards, controls, photos and actions. Pre-use checks, periodic inspections and Thorough Examinations are all scheduled with reminders and recorded against the same asset, giving you a single source of truth to prove compliance and keep operators safe.
At a glance
Assess on the asset: launch PUWER/LOLER templates from the equipment record.
Plan & schedule pre-use, weekly/periodic and Thorough Examinations with automated reminders.
Close the loop with actions, defect tracking, photos and sign-off.
Store manuals, certificates, service reports and LOLER/PUWER evidence in one place.
Dashboards show compliance by site, asset class and risk, with exportable reports.
Role-based permissions and full audit trail for assured governance.
Outcomes
Safer operations, fewer defects and clear, audit-ready proof of LOLER/PUWER compliance.
Benefits of Work and Lifting Equipment Risk Assessment Software
Implementing iProtectU’s digital PUWER and LOLER risk assessment and asset management software helps you protect workers, meet Legal guidance, and cut admin time. With guided assessments, asset library, automated actions and renewals, you gain real-time visibility of equipment status and risks, training and compliance status.
Comprehensive coverage
Dedicated forms for PUWER and LOLER assessment, plus asset register and task-based assessments.
Powerful Data Analytics
Gain insights with real-time dashboards, reporting tools, and Microsoft 365 integration, making risk trends easy to monitor.
Asset Register Integrated
Assessment on the asset: Start a risk assessment from the asset record; auto-pull specs, location, owners and history.
Proven compliance
Align with regulatory guidance and your internal policy. Plan pre-use checks, periodic inspections and thorough Examinations with digital records.
Privacy by design
Fine-grained permissions, approvals, and data segregation for sensitive content.
Close the loop
Assign actions, track completion, attach photos, certs and service reports.
How our work equipment risk assessment software works
Register assets – import or create items with identifiers, specs, locations and owners.
Assess on the asset – launch PUWER/LOLER risk assessment from the asset record; add hazards, controls and photos.
Schedule inspections – plan pre-use/weekly/periodic/Thorough Examinations with reminders.
Assign actions – raise defects and corrective actions, track to close with evidence.
Prove compliance – dashboards and certificates show status by asset, site or organization.
Key Features of iProtectU Work and Lifting Equipment Risk Assessment Software
Our software is designed to simplify compliance, improve visibility, and save time. Here are the features that make iProtectU a comprehensive equipment risk management solution.
- Linked asset library
ID, make/model, SWL/WLL, serials, accessories, service & exam history.
- LOLER/PUWER assessments
Ready-made, fully compliant assessments for work and lifting equipment.
- Pre-use & shift checks
Mobile friendly checklists with pass/fail, defects and instant actions.
- Thorough Examinations
Schedule and record examinations, attach certificates, flag next due dates.
- Document control
User manuals, CE/UKCA, maintenance records and certificates stored against the asset.
- Automated Action Tracking
Assign corrective actions with owners, deadlines and automated reminders, ensuring risks are properly controlled.
- Attach Evidence Easily
Add image and documents to your assessments to demonstrate risk control measures.
- Powerful data analytics and Reporting
Integrate with iProtectU Insights, Microsoft 365 and Power BI to unlock real-time dashboards and insights.
- Automated Review Scheduling
Stay compliant with review date reminders and scheduled reassessments.
- Privacy and Access Control
Protect sensitive data with role-based permissions for assessing, viewing and approving risk assessments.
- Version controlled PDF documents.
Maintain a secure audit trail with version-controlled PDF outputs for compliance and reporting.
- Seamless integration with your H&S system
Works alongside incident reporting, audits, and training management within the iProtectU platform.
- Offline and Mobile Functionality
Drafts save automatically with full 4G/Wi-Fi resilience, enabling risk assessments to be completed anywhere.
Equipment covered (examples)
Lifting: Cranes, MEWPs, forklifts, hoists, winches, slings, shackles, eyebolts, spreader beams, man-baskets.
Work equipment: Machine tools, conveyors, presses, power tools, mobile plant, pressure systems, guards and safety devices.
Accessories & attachments: Fork extensions, jibs, lifting beams, harnesses, lanyards, fall-arrest kits.
Compliance & standards
LOLER Thorough Examination, SWL/WLL, lifting accessories
PUWER safe use of work equipment
WAHR (where applicable)
ISO 45001 safety management,
HSE Work and Lifting equipment guidance
FAQs
Our FAQs guides enable you to make informed decisions about how our health and safety software can benefit your organisation.
For anything else please request a demo, call or send us an email.
PUWER covers the safe use of all work equipment; LOLER covers lifting equipment and accessories. iProtectU provides templates, schedules and records for both, linked to each asset.
Yes. Open the asset record and start a PUWER or LOLER assessment; data (ID, location, owner, spec) is pre-filled.
Yes. Schedule, record findings, attach certificates and set the next due date, all stored against the asset.
Yes. Mobile-friendly checklists capture pass/fail, defects and photos; failed items automatically raise actions.
Yes—book a free demo and we’ll tailor a walkthrough to your industry, data and processes so you can see how iProtectU fits your organisation.
Assessments can be completed on web or mobile; drafts autosave and sync when back online for full mobile resilience.
Compliance status by site/asset class, overdue inspections, risk trends, top defects, action aging and full audit trails. Export to PDF/CSV.
Role-based access controls, secure hosting and encrypted connections safeguard your data, with a full audit trail on every assessment and action.
Assign awareness training, store certificates and show competency status within the assessment record. With our elearning and training management module you can uload your own content.
Types of Risk Assessments Available
iProtectU provides a wide range of risk assessment forms and templates to ensure compliance with QHSE, Legal and ISO 45001 standards. Our software makes it simple to complete assessments consistently and effectively across every area of your organisation.
Risk Assessment
Protect your business from everyday risks with easy-to-use risk assessment templates. iProtectU helps you identify hazards, evaluate severity, and put in place mitigation measures that meet compliance requirements.
Our General Risk Assessment Module includes Young Person Risk Assessment and Lone Worker Risk Assessment.
Young Person Risk Assessment
Ensure the safety of apprentices, trainees, and under-18 employees with tailored young person risk assessments. iProtectU guides you through evaluating inexperience, lack of awareness, and potential exposure to higher-risk activities, helping you put safe systems of work in place and comply with legal duties of care.
Included in General Risk Module.
Home Worker Risk Assessment
Ensure the safety of employees working from home with tailored home worker risk assessments and IIRSM approved training. iProtectU allows you to assess workstation/DSE, ergonomics, electrical safety and the home environment. Provide guidance and capture evidence to keep home and hybrid workers safe and compliant.
Included in General Risk Module.
Lone Worker Risk Assessment
Protect staff who work alone or without direct supervision with compliant lone worker risk assessments. iProtectU enables you to identify hazards such as isolation, communication difficulties, and emergency response issues, and assign mitigation measures to keep lone workers safe.
Included in General Risk Module.
Pregnancy and New Mother Risk Assessment
Support your duty of care with tailored pregnancy risk assessments. iProtectU enables you to identify workplace risks for expectant or new mothers, adjust working conditions, and comply with maternity protection laws.
Fire Risk Assessment
Meet legal obligations with professional fire risk assessments. Our software guides you through identifying fire hazards, assessing likelihood and severity, and documenting control measures to protect people, property, and assets. PAS79 and Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRFSO) compliant
Display screen equipment (DSE) Risk Assessment
Protect employee wellbeing with compliant DSE risk assessments. iProtectU templates make it easy to identify ergonomic risks, reduce strain-related injuries, and demonstrate compliance with workplace regulations.
Chemical Risk Assessment
Safely manage hazardous substances with digital COSHH and chemical risk assessments. iProtectU ensures compliance by helping you record exposure risks, assign control measures, and maintain an auditable record for inspections.
Work Equipment Risk Assessment
Ensure machinery and work equipment are used safely with comprehensive work equipment risk assessment. Our risk assessment helps you evaluate risks, assign actions, and track maintenance requirements. This assessment integrates fully with our asset management software module, where work equipment can be managed and controlled.
Work Equipment (PUWER) regulation compliant.
Lifting Equipment Risk Assessment
Ensure lifting equipment is used safely with comprehensive lifting equipment risk assessment. Our risk assessment helps you evaluate risks, assign actions, and track maintenance requirements. This assessment integrates fully with our asset management software module, where lifting equipment can be managed and controlled.
Lifting Equipment (LOLER) regulation compliant.
Manual Handling Risk Assessment
Reduce injuries and comply with workplace safety legislation using digital manual handling risk assessments. iProtectU templates allow you to assess lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling tasks, and implement safer handling methods, equipment, and training.
Biological and CMR Risk Assessment
Control exposure to biological agents and carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reprotoxic substances (CMRs) with specialist risk assessments. iProtectU enables you to identify potential exposure routes, apply Chemical (COSHH) and biosafety controls, and maintain an auditable record for regulatory compliance.
Travel Risk Assessment
iProtectU Travel simplifies travel risk assessment in line with ISO 31030:2021. Centralise government advisories, assess destinations and travellers, and automate pre-trip approvals, briefings and notifications. Manage international and domestic travel with auditable records and post-trip reviews.
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