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IN-SERVICE VERIFICATION OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT
Checking lifting equipment to ensure safe operation and avoid accidents
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Deaths and injuries in the workplace are still a continuing problem in every industrialized nation. To ensure safer conditions for workers who are in contact with high risk equipment demands strict controls. Installations need to be checked regularly. Indeed, it is the only way to ensure that installations comply with regulations, thus minimizing risk.
What is Lifting Equipment Inspection?
Lifting Equipment inspection involves a series of tests performed on load-handling devices such as cranes, derricks, forklifts, shackles and hooks. Using competent technicians, Bureau Veritas plans lifting operations to ensure that the lifting equipment is suitable for the tasks it has to perform; to ensure that the lifting operation will not endanger people nearby; and to assess inspection requirements for the lifting equipment and accessories. Regular thorough examinations of all equipment are carried out by qualified technicians.
What are the key benefits?
- Equipment safety ensured, especially regarding users
- Potential risks assessed, appropriate precautionary measures determined
- Numerous complex requirements complied with
- Independent advice and support given by knowledgeable technical experts in all critical areas
- Assistance in planning renewal of equipment
- Benefit from experts who are aware of the latest technology and equipment
Why Choose Bureau Veritas?
Recognition
Recognized and accredited by the most important organizations, internationally recognized for ISO 9001 certification. Bureau Veritas is the only verification body to be accredited ISO 9001 on all its sites.
Knowledge and expertise
Bureau Veritas is the world leader in electrical inspection. Established in 1828, Bureau Veritas today has 1,500 people dedicated to In-Service Verification alone, all working to the same high standards, with the same rigorous approach, and mastering local regulations.
Network
With a network of 700 offices and laboratories and over 26,000 employees in more than 140 countries, Bureau Veritas serves 280,000 customers in many different industries across the world.
On-line reporting services
Bureau Veritas has developed a unique online reporting management tool called BVnet. This password-secure extranet exists in English, French and Chinese and allows clients to view and download every report, follow-up scheduled visits and manage progress of findings.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on what regulations apply to you locally. There is every chance that a mandatory requirement sets an inspection framework in your country. However even where regulations about lifting equipment inspection are not strict, it is highly recommended to periodically assess the state of your installations.
Managing complex scheduling is easy with BVnet, our Web-based reporting management tool. BVnet is designed for multi-site clients. Automatic reminders signal when inspections are due and alerts are triggered if a major risk is identified. On-line reports are delivered in a password-secure environment.
In the area of lifting equipment, Bureau Veritas offers training programs in a number of subjects including:
- Motorized Trucks and transpallets
- Mobile lifting platforms for people
- Auxiliary and mobile cranes
- Building site machines
• Overhead traveling cranes
• Manual handling
• Scaffolding
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