Lifting Appliance and Lifting Gear Inspection

Safe, reliable, and successful lifting operations highly depend on a comprehensive inspection strategy of lifting equipment

Lifting equipment inspections are to be performed and documented according to statutory, class, and company requirements. The inspector shall have the necessary external and internal approvals to perform the inspection/control according to valid requirements to the specific equipment type/category. Approved procedures and checklists covering the scope of work of the specific inspection will be used and the results will be documented on Equip, Axess inspection software, and client’s system when applicable.

Equipment Standards

The periodic certifications and inspections performed by Axess is to be based on relevant equipment standards and the manufacturer’s instructions for use which typically includes:

Verification of documentation, certificates, etc.
Review of the previous inspection reports
Maintenance and equipment history
Control of analysis of oil and grease from cranes
Use of lifting appliance in relation to design lifespan and assessment needed for initiating lifespan analysis
Condition control (including marking)
Test of all functions, safety functions, and limit switches
Test of all emergency operation systems and functions
Measurement of wear and tear
Visual inspection
Wire rope sheave and wire rope inspection
Reporting and signing for completed control

Safety and Dependability

We carry out inspections according to relevant procedures and checklists in Axess HSE & QA system to ensure safety and dependability of the following equipment:

Lifting Appliances

Offshore cranes
Cranes (all types)
Winches and hoists
Drilling Equipment (lifting related)
Elevating work platforms (access basket)
Attachments and beams

Life-Saving Equipment

Lifeboat davits and winches
Life raft davits
Lifeboat Skidding system
Release mechanism
Securing arrangement
Escape chutes
Escape lines
Gangway systems
Rescue boats – davits and winches
Personnel transfer carriers

Personnel Safety Equipment

Harness
Lanyard
Fall block
Tripod
Stretcher
Rescue kit
Rescue accessories

We go beyond basic lifting appliances and gear inspections — Axess also provides complementary services including:

Certification and Re-Certification of Lifting Equipment based on NORSOK R-002 Annex H
Temporary Lifting Equipment based on NORSOK R-002 and in accordance with NORSOK R-003 chapter 8
Equipment rental and supply
Rigging loft solutions
Crane conditions evaluations
Rest life studies and GAP analysis
Wire inspection visual and MRT according to ISO 4309