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LOLER Inspection Software Comparison 2026: Which Is Right for You?

Moulded cable assemblies with embedded tags for RFID cable tracking, including splitters, a tee piece and an extension

Building RFID cable tracking into moulded connectors: what our R&D with Ten47 taught us

CoreRFID and Ten47 have finished their R&D into building RFID tags inside moulded cable connectors, with the first RFID-enabled cables due in early 2027. We explain what we tested, what we ruled out, and how embedded RFID cable tracking speeds up booking kit back in.
Tool storage cage on a UK construction site at dusk, the seasonal risk an RFID tool tracking system addresses

Why an RFID tool tracking system pays for itself once the clocks go back

Construction tool theft rises every autumn as the nights draw in. This piece looks at the UK data behind that pattern and how an RFID tool tracking system closes the gap CCTV and GPS trackers leave open.
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HSE Inspection Records Compliance: What auditors actually check.

If you can’t produce an inspection record when an inspector asks, that counts as non-compliance, whether or not the examination happened. Here’s what LOLER and PUWER actually require, and what it takes to prove you’ve met it.
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What is LOLER? And other frequently asked questions

An unofficial guide to LOLER (the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998): who it applies to, examination intervals, competent persons, and what a Schedule 1 report needs to include.
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10 Places RFID Is Already Working That You’d Never Expect

RFID is widely associated with warehouse and logistics tracking. But what is RFID used for beyond those settings? More than most people realise.
A construction site team in hi-vis vests and hard hats reviewing progress on a building project, discussing proactive compliance and site safety.

Proactive Compliance: Why Waiting for the Audit Doesn’t Work

Passing an inspection once isn’t the same as staying compliant. This piece breaks down the difference between reactive and proactive compliance, what the gap actually costs when something’s missed, and what it takes to close it before an audit finds it for you.
Many businesses handle LOLER, PUWER and PAT inspections simultaneously.

Managing LOLER, PUWER and PAT Separately Is Slowing You Down

LOLER, PUWER and PAT each come with their own requirements, but the inspection work behind all three is fundamentally the same. Running separate systems for each one adds admin, inconsistency, and a compliance picture that’s never fully in view.
A paper inspection checklist on a clipboard next to a tablet displaying a digital inspection interface, on a dark industrial workshop surface

Outgrown Your Inspection Software? Here’s What to Look For Next

Outgrown your inspection software? So had GAP Group, JK Lifting and Brandon Hire Station. If you’re thinking about switching compliance software, this guide is for you. A must-read before you make any enquiries!