Inspection of work equipment
Legislation mandates periodic inspection of work equipment that may pose a hazard due to factors such as wear or aging.
Inspection of electrical equipment
The NEN 3140 inspection consists of a visual inspection and several measurements. Electrical equipment must be periodically inspected by a Sufficiently Instructed Person (SIP) with the appropriate knowledge and measuring equipment.
Read more →Inspection of ladders, stepladders, and rolling scaffolds
Climbing equipment such as ladders, stepladders, and rolling scaffolds must be periodically inspected in accordance with NEN 2484 or EN 131.
Read more →Inspection of lifting equipment
Lifting equipment such as slings, chains, and steel wire rope slings must be inspected at least once a year by an expert (Working Conditions Decree, Art. 7.20).
Read more →Inspection of fall protection equipment
Safety harnesses, lanyards, and shock absorbers must be periodically inspected. Always start by determining the year of manufacture.
Read more →Inspection of warehouse racks
NPR 5055 is used for the inspection of warehouse racks.
Read more →Inspection of emergency stop devices
Emergency stop devices must be subject to verifiable periodic checks.
Read more →Inspection labels for inspections
After an inspection, it is standard practice to attach an inspection label to the work equipment. Our vinyl inspection labels (25 mm) are suitable for all common work equipment.
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Author: Drs. Richard Winter