Lift Plans
Comprehensive lifting plans prepared in accordance with BS 7121, detailing crane selection, load paths, exclusion zones, and site-specific constraints for safe and compliant lifting operations.
Appointed Person Services · BS 7121 · LOLER 1998 · CDM 2015
Precision Lifting. Proven Compliance.
Specialist lifting engineering consultancy for UK construction and civil engineering.
WHAT WE DO
Specialist Lifting Services
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Risk Assessments
Detailed lifting risk assessments identifying hazards, evaluating residual risks, and specifying control measures in line with LOLER 1998 and CDM 2015 requirements.
Method Statements
Structured method statements providing step-by-step operational sequences for lifting activities, ensuring safe systems of work are clearly communicated to all site personnel.
Appointed Person Services
Provision of a qualified Appointed Person to plan, supervise, and take overall responsibility for lifting operations, fulfilling the duty holder obligations under LOLER 1998 and BS 7121.
LOLER Compliance Support
Expert guidance on Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 compliance, including thorough examination schedules, documentation review, and regulatory interpretation.
Site Surveys & Assessments
Pre-lift site surveys assessing ground conditions, overhead obstructions, access constraints, and proximity hazards to inform safe crane positioning and operational planning.
Plant & Machinery Movement
Specialist planning and coordination for the movement of heavy plant and machinery, including route surveys, load assessments, and method statements for complex logistics operations.
LOLER Thorough Examination & Testing
Coordination and documentation of thorough examinations for lifting equipment in accordance with LOLER 1998. Covers pre-use inspections, periodic statutory examinations, proof load testing, and reports of thorough examination (ROTE). Ensures all lifting equipment on site meets its legal examination requirements before use.
Equipment Inspections & Testing
Pre-use checks, periodic inspections, and coordination of specialist testing including load testing and non-destructive testing (NDT) for lifting accessories, slings, shackles, and associated lifting gear. Documentation produced to satisfy LOLER 1998 and PUWER requirements.
Cast-In Anchor & Bar Pull Testing
Proof load testing of cast-in anchors, threaded bars, lifting inserts, and foundation fixings to verify structural integrity and confirm safe working loads prior to use. Full test records and certification produced for each fixing or array tested.
WHO WE ARE
Engineering Expertise You Can Rely On
APX Lifting Solutions is a specialist lifting engineering consultancy delivering expert Appointed Person services to principal contractors, project managers, and client-side engineering teams across UK construction and civil engineering.
Our Appointed Person holds extensive experience across major infrastructure programmes, including capital delivery work for Thames Water — one of the UK's largest regulated utility asset programmes. This background provides a deep understanding of the operational, contractual, and regulatory demands placed on lifting operations within complex, high-value project environments.
All services are delivered with a commitment to technical rigour, clear documentation, and practical on-site application — ensuring that every lifting operation we support is safe, compliant, and efficiently executed.
BS 7121
All lift plans and AP services delivered in full compliance with BS 7121 Parts 1 and 2.
LOLER 1998
Thorough examination scheduling, documentation, and compliance support under LOLER 1998.
CDM 2015
Method statements and risk assessments structured to satisfy CDM 2015 principal contractor requirements.
Thames Water
Appointed Person experience on Thames Water capital delivery — one of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes.
The APX Difference
Tier-1 Approved
Experienced working within Tier-1 principal contractor supply chains, meeting the documentation and compliance standards required on major UK infrastructure projects.
Fast Turnaround
Responsive service with rapid document turnaround — because programme pressures are real and delays cost money. We work to your timeline without compromising quality.
Fully Insured
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance in place, giving clients and principal contractors the assurance they need when appointing a specialist consultant.
Compliant Documentation
Every document produced by APX is structured to satisfy BS 7121, LOLER 1998, and CDM 2015 requirements — ready for submission to principal contractors and client teams.
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