2018-03-09 10:21
We often get asked by our customers whether we offer service and maintenance alongside our engineering inspection services. We decided to put together this blog in order to explain… Read More
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We cover all the latest engineering inspection news, as well as provide guidance and advice in relation to compliance, regulations and best practice.
2018-02-23 15:38
These days, we take it for granted that work equipment – especially hazardous machinery and installations – need regular safety inspections Read More
2018-02-16 15:28
In a recent blog, we took a look at what a statutory inspection is and which regulations different kinds of plant and equipment are covered by. In this post, we consider relevant as… Read More
2017-11-17 15:57
As an employer, you have an obligation under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998 to be aware of the information that needs to be recorded during th… Read More
2017-11-10 11:26
2017-11-03 12:01
As a duty holder you have a number of legal responsibilities to prevent danger arising from electrical systems and work activities on or near them. An essential part of achievi… Read More
2017-11-01 12:50
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) has long resulted in safer lifting practices in the workplace and has undoubtedly saved many lives Read More
2017-10-27 08:57
The Written Scheme of Examination (WSE) is a document that details safety devices and components associated with a pressure system; it defines the system in operation, the safety de… Read More
2017-10-25 11:45
Under the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR), all users and owners of pressure systems need to be able to demonstrate that their equipment is safe to use and that they… Read More
2017-10-13 13:47
BS7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) delivers the requirements for electrical installations within the UK. It sets the standards for design, erection and verification of electrical insta… Read More
2017-08-31 11:12
Escalators, or moving walkways, don’t fall under the LOLER regulations. But while they still need to undergo regular inspections, they may not necessarily go under the name of… Read More
2017-08-30 11:14
The purpose of a thorough examination is to ensure Health & Safety conditions are maintained and that any deterioration can be detected and remedied in good time. From thi… Read More
2017-08-25 13:39
2017-08-10 12:45
SHP Online recently released the alarming results of a survey undertaken by safety barrier manufacturer, A-SAFE, which showed a worrying amount of ignorance and even disobedience, o… Read More
2017-08-08 13:18
The main non-destructive testing technique for examining stainless steel products for surface breaking indications is Dye Penetrant (also known as Liquid Particle Examination). &nbs… Read More
2017-08-03 10:15
Steel bars are often tested for volumetric defects if there is uncertainty about the quality of the product. Both mechanical and non-destructive testing (NDT) can be used… Read More
2017-08-01 08:44
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) place an obligation on employers to not only ensure that the equipment they provide at work is suitable and safe for… Read More
2017-07-25 11:00
Work equipment inspections are a vital aspect of an employer’s duty to keep their employees safe in their use of equipment in the workplace, helping to ensure that any issues… Read More
2017-07-20 14:23
It’s not often that a week will go by without a report of an accident occurring due to the use of workplace equipment; an accident that could have been prevented if the correc… Read More
2017-07-17 09:35
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