INTEGRITY INSPECTIONS

LIFTING AND DRILLING GEAR INSPECTIONS

Overview

Inspection and certification of lifting equipment and lifting devices are subject to the local regulations within the nations where inspections are performed. WRIS main goal is to propose inspection management and services that add value to the client’s organization by taking responsibility for the planning, performance and evaluation of the inspections. We assist our clients in closing of findings in a proactive way.

Before mobilizing, we plan the services to ensure a cost effective execution, and to avoid stand-by or waiting time.
Inspections are performed in accordance with internal client operating procedures, local governing rules and regulations for cranes, lifting equipment, lifting appliances for lifesaving equipment, and lifting appliances according to specified regulations. LOLER, NORSOK, OGP, API, EN and BS standards

Lifting equipment:

Lifting equipment is any work equipment for lifting and lowering loads, and includes any accessories used in doing so (such as attachments to support, fix or anchor the equipment).

Examples of lifting equipment include:

• Overhead cranes and their supporting runways

• Patient hoists

• Motor vehicle lifts

• Vehicle tail lifts and cranes fitted to vehicles

• A building cleaning cradle and its suspension equipment

• Goods and passenger lifts

• Telehandlers and fork lifts

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Lifting accessories are pieces of equipment that are used to attach the load to lifting equipment, providing a link between the two. Any lifting accessories used between lifting equipment and the load may need to be taken into account in determining the overall weight of the load.

Examples of lifting accessories include:

• Fibre or rope slings

• Chains (single or multiple leg)

• Hooks

• Eyebolts

• Spreader beams

• Magnetic and vacuum devices