Allianz Engineering Inspection Services Ltd

Lifting Equipmentand Plant Examinations

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Allianz Engineering Inspection Services Ltd registered in England number 5441840. Registered Office: 57 Ladymead, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1DB, United Kingdom. Allianz Engineering is a trading name used by Allianz Engineering Inspection Services Ltd.

LOLER and PUWERAll employers must ensure that lifting equipment isexamined in accordance with LOLER. This could includeexaminations on fork trucks, mobile elevated workplatforms (MEWPS), passenger and goods lifts andmobile cranes. When work equipment is exposed toconditions that can cause deterioration or where thesafety of the equipment depends on the installation, it should be inspected in accordance with PUWER. This could include inspections of personal protectiveequipment (PPE), industrial doors, steps and ladders. We can arrange one-off or on-going inspection contractsto suit your needs.

TagCheckUsing a system of coloured tags or date stamped stickers/PVC discs we can provide a visible indication of whetheran item of plant has been inspected. The tag or sticker isapplied at the time of the examination and is a simplesolution allowing quick identification by the user that theitem has been satisfactorily inspected and can be used.

Mechanical Load TestingIf you have an item of plant that requires verification of itssafe working load or routine load testing, our partnershave the necessary experience and skills to assist you.

Installed Access EquipmentOur engineer surveyors inspect many types andconfigurations of Installed Access Equipment. Working inconjunction with your maintenance company they willbe able to carry out a Thorough Examination inaccordance with LOLER to ensure the ongoing safety ofyour installation. This may also involve a Witness of LoadTest, as required by LG3 ‘Guidelines for the ThoroughExamination of Suspended Access Equipment BuildingMaintenance Units Permanently Installed’.

We also offer consultancy services for new installations,liaising with clients, designers and installers, acting as anindependent body offering sound engineering advice.

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)NDT can be used to support the Thorough Examination ifareas of concern are found. NDT work typically coverswelded repairs or investigation of areas suspected ofcracking, and could be carried out on a number of itemsincluding a pull test of anchorage eyebolts, installedaccess equipment track hold units, structural membersof tower cranes, excavators and MEWPS.

Escalators and Moving WalkwaysEscalators and moving walkway Thorough Examinationsare not covered by any specific regulation but arementioned in the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare)Regulations 1992 and in the owner’s responsibilities underthe Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Inspections arealso recommended by the Health and Safety Executive.Working in conjunction with your maintenance company,we can perform the examination and help ensure yourequipment remains in a safe condition.

Prior to Purchase InspectionsIf you are purchasing a new item of lifting plant ourengineer surveyors are able to attend site to survey andreport on the condition of the item. This can be used asan aid to ensure the functions of the plant, and will alsosuggest any remedial work that should be carried outprior to new ownership.

How Allianz Engineering can help youAllianz Engineering Special Services can offer the aboveservices, utilising our experienced in-house lift andescalator engineer surveyors. NDT services are offeredthrough audited and approved sub-contractors,managed by our senior NDT specialist.

Utilising our highly skilled engineer surveyor workforce and working inconjunction with our approved third party partners, we can assist incarrying out examinations in line with and in support of the LiftingOperations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and theProvision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).

Lifting Equipment and Plant Examinations

For further information please contact us on:Tel: 0345 076 0138Fax: 0370 060 5307Email: special.services@allianz.co.uk