People view LOLER inspections as a bit of a thorn in the side – there’s this idea that health and safety is all about busybodies coming in and telling you everything that’s wrong. Inspections can be used as a really useful tool though and, more importantly, they keep you on the right side of the law. They keep your insurers happy too! There’s a danger that, without proof of a machine’s safety, your insurance could be invalidated.
"In the event of an accident, farms that have their equipment inspected regularly and keep the documentation to prove its work-worthiness are more likely to avoid the cost and misery of fines and possible prosecution. Really, there’s no reason not to have regular inspections; you’ll get the most out of the investment you made in your farm equipment and you have peace of mind that your workers are safe.