The inspector arrives. What do you show them?

Eight points we review in our inspections before examining any equipment. Answer based on your current situation and you will get the report: what is in order, what would be flagged and how to correct it.

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The inspector arrives at your premises and, before examining the equipment, asks for the documentation.

  1. Show me the list of your lifting equipment. Does each item have its number?

    «Show me the list of your lifting equipment. Does each item have its number?»

  2. This hoist — when is its next inspection due?

    «This hoist — when is its next inspection due?»

  3. Its last inspection: who did it and where is it signed?

    «Its last inspection: who did it and where is it signed?»

  4. Where are its declaration of conformity and its instructions?

    «Where are its declaration of conformity and its instructions?»

  5. Before using it this morning, did anyone check it? Is it written down?

    «Before using it this morning, did anyone check it? Is it written down?»

  6. This item is not in its location. Who has it now?

    «This item is not in its location. Who has it now?»

  7. This shackle failed its last inspection. Where is it recorded that it was withdrawn?

    «This shackle failed its last inspection. Where is it recorded that it was withdrawn?»

  8. Send me the full history of this equipment.

    «Send me the full history of this equipment.»

Answer all eight to close the visit.

LiftGest

Inspection drill report

Date:

Visit result

Guidance-only drill: it doesn't replace an inspection or your health and safety service.

With LiftGest, every point in the report comes out satisfactory

Equipment list, due dates, signed inspections, documents, pre-use checks, who has what, withdrawals and history. And if you'd rather we did the inspection, we can do that too.