We’ve developed a comprehensive guide, to help our customers understand the testing and inspection requirements under all relevant Australian Standards as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004.
| Equipment Category | Annual Test | Annual Inspection | 3 Month Inspection | 6 Month Inspection | Relevant Australian Standard |
| Concrete lifting eyes/clutches | • | AS3850.1-2015 | |||
| Permanently installed friction or glued-in achorages | • | AS1891.4-2009 | |||
| Fall arrestor devices & inertia reels | • | • | AS1891.4-2009 | ||
| Air hoists | • | AS1418.2-1997 | |||
| Wire coil flat sling | • | AS1438.2-1998 | |||
| Chain Sling | • | • | • | AS3775.2-2014 | |
| Eye bolts | • | AS2317-1998 | |||
| Shackles | • | AS2741-2002 | |||
| Chain & lever hoists (including trolleys) | • | AS1418.2-1997 | |||
| V.P.C, H.P.C & girder clamps | • | AS4991-2004 | |||
| Sheave & snatch blocks | • | AS2089-2008 | |||
| Hydraulic hoists | • | AS1418.2-1997 | |||
| Fabricated lifting spreader bars | • | AS4991-2004 | |||
| Fabricated lifting clamps | • | AS4991-2004 | |||
| Fabricated lifting cages & gear | • | AS4991-2004 | |||
| Fabricated lifting ’c’ hooks | • | AS4991-2004 | |||
| Fabricated crane man cages/workboxes | • | AS1418.17-1996 | |||
| Fabricated forklift workboxes | • | AS2359.1-1995 | |||
| Fabricated forklift jibs & lifting attachments | • | AS2359.1-1995 | |||
| Permanently installed anchorages | • | AS1891.4-2009 | |||
| Permanently installed horizontal lifelines | • | AS1891.4-2009 | |||
| Vehicle support stands | • | ASNZS2538-2004 | |||
| Steel storage racking | • | AS4084-2012 | |||
| Motor vehicle, transport chain tie downs | • | AS4344-2001 | |||
| Motor vehicle, transport webbing tie downs | • | AS4380-2001 | |||
| Wire rope sling | • | AS1666.2-2009 | |||
| Winches | • | AS1418.2-1997 | |||
| Safety harnesses & height safety equipment | • | AS1891.4-2009 | |||
| Portable ladders | • | ASNZS1892.5-2000 | |||
| Synthetic flat webbing sling | • | AS1353.2-1997 | |||
| Synthetic soft round sling | • | AS4497.2-1997 | |||
| Electric hoists (based on usage) | • | • | • | AS1418.2-1997 | |
| Cranes (based on usage) | • | • | • | AS2550 | |
| Vehicle hoists (based on usage) | • | • | • | AS1418.9-1996 | |
| Vehicle loading cranes | • | • | • | AS1488.11-2007 |
Please note:
- All equipment must be inspected by operator before use.
- Equipment subject to heavy usage may require more regular documented inspection.
- For equipment not shown, refer to appropriate Australian Standards &/or manufacturers specifications.
- Any item requiring repair must be repaired & proof load tested upon completion to appropriate procedure.
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To discuss your service requirements call us on 03 5229 9508 (Geelong) or 03 8360 7923 (Melbourne) or enquire here.
