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About Us
Lift Inspect Ltd. in partnership with Lift Instituut Solutions B.V. was founded 2015.
It was recognised that there is a need of an independent dedicated Lift & Escalator Safety Inspection Body in the Republic of Ireland.
Lift Inspect Ltd. currently conducts Lift & Escalator Inspections under the accreditation banner of Lift Instituut Netherlands. B.V.
All our inspectors have been trained and are certified by Lift Instituut B.V. to conduct Thorough Examinations on Lifts & Escalators in accordance with the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations.
Brexit
The Irish Lift & Escalator industry has been reliant on UK based Inspection and Notified Bodies over the past decades. In the event of a no deal Brexit the UK Inspection and Notified Bodies will lose their EU accreditation and therefore will not be able to conduct inspections or certify lift contractors in the EU which includes the Republic of Ireland.
Lift Inspect Ltd. has a set out a road map to achieve accreditation for Inspection Bodies (ISO/IEC 17020:2012) by the Irish National Accreditation Board in 2019.
To serve the Lift & Escalator industry in Ireland and on completion of the Inspection Body accreditation to become a Notified Body for Lifts & Escalators in accordance with the relevant annexes of the European Lift & Machinery Directives.
Lift Instituut Solutions B.V.
Lift Instituut Solutions B.V. are based in the Netherlands and are part of Lift Instituut Holding B.V.
Lift Instituut are a world-wide leading Notified Body for the certification of Lifts & Escalators and are the original drafters in 1997 of the European Harmonised Standards relating to Lifts and Escalators.
Lift Instituut are a permanent member of the European CEN/Technical Committee 10. The CEN/TC 10 drafts all European Standards in relation to lifts and escalators.
Thorough Examinations
Lift Inspect Ltd. are independent and impartial and has adapted the proven Safety Inspection methods of Lift Instituut Netherlands B.V.
Safety of Users and Workers on Lifts & Escalators is our mantra and by Lift Inspect Ltd. conducting Thorough Examinations on Lifts & Escalators owners or employers can be ensured that any shortfall against the Health & Safety standards will be highlighted by our inspectors.
Lift Inspect Ltd. in partnership with Lift Instituut Solutions B.V. was founded 2015.
It was recognised that there is a need of an independent dedicated Lift & Escalator Safety Inspection Body in the Republic of Ireland.
Lift Inspect Ltd. currently conducts Lift & Escalator Inspections under the accreditation banner of Lift Instituut Netherlands. B.V.
All our inspectors have been trained and are certified by Lift Instituut B.V. to conduct Thorough Examinations on Lifts & Escalators in accordance with the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations.
Brexit
The Irish Lift & Escalator industry has been reliant on UK based Inspection and Notified Bodies over the past decades. In the event of a no deal Brexit the UK Inspection and Notified Bodies will lose their EU accreditation and therefore will not be able to conduct inspections or certify lift contractors in the EU which includes the Republic of Ireland.
Lift Inspect Ltd. has a set out a road map to achieve accreditation for Inspection Bodies (ISO/IEC 17020:2012) by the Irish National Accreditation Board in 2019.
To serve the Lift & Escalator industry in Ireland and on completion of the Inspection Body accreditation to become a Notified Body for Lifts & Escalators in accordance with the relevant annexes of the European Lift & Machinery Directives.
Lift Instituut Solutions B.V.
Lift Instituut Solutions B.V. are based in the Netherlands and are part of Lift Instituut Holding B.V.
Lift Instituut are a world-wide leading Notified Body for the certification of Lifts & Escalators and are the original drafters in 1997 of the European Harmonised Standards relating to Lifts and Escalators.
Lift Instituut are a permanent member of the European CEN/Technical Committee 10. The CEN/TC 10 drafts all European Standards in relation to lifts and escalators.
Thorough Examinations
Lift Inspect Ltd. are independent and impartial and has adapted the proven Safety Inspection methods of Lift Instituut Netherlands B.V.
Safety of Users and Workers on Lifts & Escalators is our mantra and by Lift Inspect Ltd. conducting Thorough Examinations on Lifts & Escalators owners or employers can be ensured that any shortfall against the Health & Safety standards will be highlighted by our inspectors.
Who does this apply too?
This applies to all employers and owners of lifts in apartments, hotels, retail stores, office
blocks, factories, wind turbines…… and so on.
Does this apply to every lift?
Yes, every lift regardless of age, location or lifting capacity requires an independent safety
inspection before first use and every 6 months thereafter.
Why is this required?
It is the law. It is required as part of the “Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005” and
described in the “Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007”
which states that a safety inspection, called a Regular Thorough Examination and is to be
carried out by a competent person that can exercise an Independent judgement.
What is a Regular Thorough Examination?
It is an independent safety inspection to ensure that the lift meets all the Essential Health & Safety requirements.
This applies to all employers and owners of lifts in apartments, hotels, retail stores, office
blocks, factories, wind turbines…… and so on.
Does this apply to every lift?
Yes, every lift regardless of age, location or lifting capacity requires an independent safety
inspection before first use and every 6 months thereafter.
Why is this required?
It is the law. It is required as part of the “Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005” and
described in the “Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007”
which states that a safety inspection, called a Regular Thorough Examination and is to be
carried out by a competent person that can exercise an Independent judgement.
What is a Regular Thorough Examination?
It is an independent safety inspection to ensure that the lift meets all the Essential Health & Safety requirements.
Regular Thorough Examination of Lifts
- All lifts require an Independent Thorough Examination before first use and every six months thereafter as described in the “Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007”.
- Lift Inspect provides Independent Thorough Examinations, on behalf of owners and employers, in order to meet their legal requirements as described in Regulations 30, 52 & 53.
- Lift Inspect conducts the Independent Thorough Examination based on an inspection survey in accordance with the European Directives and European Harmonized Standards as described in the “Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007” and in particular regulations 27, 28, 45 & 46.
- LIFTINSTITUUT SOLUTIONS in conjunction with Lift Inspect have developed a Thorough Examination method which has proven to enhance the Safety on Lifts and Escalators, thereby reducing the risk of safety related incidents and accidents.
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Lift Inspect Ltd, Unit 12, Portarlington Ind Est, Botley lane, Portarlington, Co. Offaly, R32 WR15, Ireland, Company Registration Number: 563204
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