Make periodic inspections of your Lifting Equipment to ensure smooth working

1. Make periodic inspections of your Lifting Equipment to ensure smooth working The safety and reliability of a lifting equipment cannot be ensured unless it has received regular inspections. Regular inspections can forewarn lifting equipment supplier of preventive maintenance when detecting potential hazards to avoid accidents in the workplace. Saudi Dutest supplies third party inspection services for a wide range of lifting equipment in Saudi Arabia like heavy plant, cranes and marine equipment of brands such as Demag, Kone, Liebherr, Kato and Tadano to name a few. They work with quality engineers to ensure the most highly qualified and reliable inspection and testing services. The purpose of an inspection is to ensure that the lifting appliance or gear examined is of good mechanical construction, made of strong and sound materials and free from any defects. It helps to find out whether any machine is confronting abnormal wear and tear, malfunction, oil leakage, overheating, corrosion, unusual noise, dislocation, visual cracks, misalignment, overloading etc. It considers the actions needed for repair and replacement of the defective parts of the lifting appliances. The key elements of a regular inspection are: • Frequency and coverage of inspection • Competence of persons engaged in inspection

2. • Report by a competent person Here are why inspection services ensure smooth functioning of your lifting equipment. 1. System updates to meet changing needs When there are changes in your demand and supply levels, companies need to update their strategies and capabilities while making changes to their current systems. As your processes change you need to update your load capacity, or you may need a complete overhaul to meet new industry standards. Regular inspections help you stay updated on the latest technologies and rules for optimum performance. 2. Proactively replacing aging materials Periodic inspections are not just limited to checking for current problems but also address future problems to take preventive measures. A good lifting inspection will identify materials that are past their prime and which items need to be replaced before they break down. This is beneficial for cutting costs and time that would be spent during an unexpected breakdown due to malfunctioning equipment. It can protect your workers from potential injuries by getting ahead of issues before they become a threat to safety. 3. Checking for Damage If a part of equipment is broken or rusted, a regular inspection will make sure that all parts and features are operating properly and are in good condition. Inspection

3. offers an outline of what needs to be fixed. It addresses cracked bearings or loose parts in the system that can be hazardous to the workers. Saudi Dutest, complies with highly regulated standards such as ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 that are both continually audited and renewed by Det Norske Veritas for expert inspection of lifting equipment. To know more, visit our website.