Inspections and examinations

inspection, legislation compliance and examination

Which items of lifting equipment should be regularly inspected? How often should they be inspected? Who is qualified to do the work?

We can take the headache out of compliance with legislation and ensure you have a documentation policy in place.

All new lifting equipment requires a declaration of conformity and requires thorough examination. Older equipment must have a test certificate and are modifications may need to be tested to ensure safety has not been compromised. The equipment must then be subject to regular inspections throughout its working life. To comply with current legislation and to maximse safety, we will advise how frequentlyhoq frequently various items of lifting equipment should be tested. 

We can set up service level agreements to ensure your equipment has ongoing compliance, safety and conformity.

Our inspection and examination service helps you maintain your lifting equipment to the required safety standard.

Regulatory fullfilment 

Below is an extract from Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations:

"... every emplyer shall ensure that lifting equipment which is exposed to conditions causing deterioration which is liable to result in dangerous situations is-

a) thoroughly examined-

• in the case of lifting equipment for lifting persons or an accessory for lifting, at least every 6 months;
• in the case of other lifting equipment, at least every 12 months; or
• in either case, in accordance witha an examination scheme; and
• each time that exceptional circumstances which are liable to jeopardise the safety of the lifting equipment have occured; and

b) if appropriate for the purpose, is inspected by a competent person at suitable intervals between thorough examinations, to ensure that health and safety conditions are maintained and that any deterioration can be detected and remedied in good time."

Regulation 9 (3) Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 

To find out how our inspection, legislation compliance and examination service can help you stay both legal and a responsible and safe employer, get in touch for a no pressure chat.