Lifting Equipment Inspection & Testing

Brisbane’s Experts in Compliance & Safety

The frequency of lifting equipment inspections depends on the type of equipment, frequency of use and compliance requirements under Australian Standards (AS/NZS).

Below is a general guide based on industry regulations:

• Web Slings (AS 1353) → Every 3 months
• Round Slings (AS 4497) → Every 3 months
• Safety Harnesses (AS/NZ 1891.1) → Every 6 months
• Fall Arrest Equipment (AS/NZ 1891.4) → Every 6 months
• Lifting Devices (AS 4991) → Every 12 months
• Concrete Clutches (AS 3850) – Load Tested → Every 12 months
• Chain Blocks & Lever Hoists (AS 1418) → Every 12 months
• Shackles (AS 2741) → Regular inspections based on condition & usage
• Wire Rope Slings (AS 1666) → Regular inspections based on wear & tear

All lifting equipment should also be visually inspected before each use.

If your lifting equipment is heavily used, operates in harsh conditions, or shows signs of wear, it may need more frequent inspections to ensure compliance with Queensland Work Health & Safety (WHS) regulations.

If your equipment fails compliance, we carry stock on-site and can usually repair or replace faulty slings, chains & lifting gear immediately. Once repaired, we update your safety tags & compliance records on the spot. If a fix isn’t possible, we provide a detailed report with recommended next step

Yes. Our Brisbane-based inspectors provide on-site lifting equipment inspections across the CBD, industrial zones, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Regional QLD.

We bring a fully stocked service vehicle to ensure efficient, on-the-spot repairs and compliance tagging.

Our lifting equipment inspections follow three key steps:

• Visual Checks – Inspecting slings, chains and rigging gear for wear, damage and compliance with AS 4991 & AS 1891.1.
• Load Testing – Ensuring lifting gear meets rated capacity and functions as expected.
• Compliance Verification – Confirming adherence to Australian safety standards & Queensland WHS regulations.

Our certified inspectors assess structural integrity, wear and safety tagging to ensure compliance across all industries.

We follow Australian Standards and Queensland WHS regulations to ensure the safety, reliability and compliance of all lifting equipment we inspect, test and service.

Our inspections comply with the following Australian and industry standards.

Lifting Equipment & Rigging Compliance:

• AS 2318-2006 – Swivels for Lifting Applications
• AS 2319-2001 – Rigging Screws and Turnbuckles
• AS 2317.1-2018 – Lifting Points (Collared Eyebolts & Eyenuts – Grade 4)
• AS 2741-2002 – Shackles
• AS 3775.1-2014 & AS 3775.2-2008 – Chain Slings for Lifting Purposes (Grades 80 & 100)
• AS 1353.1-1997 & AS 1353.2-1997 – Flat Synthetic Webbing Slings (Product Specification & Care)
• AS 2089-2008 – Sheave Blocks for Lifting Purposes

Hoisting, Cranes & Winches Compliance:

• AS 1418.1-2021 – Cranes, Hoists & Winches: General Requirements
• AS 1418.17-1996 – Workbox Design & Construction
• AS 2550.1-2011 – Safe Use of Cranes, Hoists & Winches

Wire Rope & Steel Chains Compliance:

• AS 1666.1-2009 & AS 1666.2-2009 – Wire Rope Slings (Product Specification & Use)
• AS 2759-2004 – Steel Wire Rope (Use, Operation & Maintenance)
• AS 4797-2009 – Stainless Steel Chain for Lifting

Height Safety & Fall Protection Compliance:

• AS 1891.1-2007 – Industrial Fall Arrest Systems (Harness & Equipment)
• AS 1891.3-1997 & AS 1891.4-2009 – Fall Arrest Devices & Systems
• AS 1657-2018 – Walkways, Platforms, Ladders (Design & Safety)

Other Compliance & Safety Standards:

• AS/NZS 4344-2001 – Cargo Restraint Systems (Transport Chains & Components)
• AS 1940-2004 – Storage & Handling of Flammable Liquids

Yes! Ensuring compliance with height safety regulations is just as important as lifting inspections. Our height safety inspections include anchor points, static lines and fall protection systems, ensuring your business complies with AS 1891 & AS 1657.

✔ Lifting Equipment Inspections – Assess the condition & compliance of slings, hoists, winches and other lifting gear.

✔ Anchor Load Testing – Verifies the strength & reliability of anchor points used for fall protection & load securing.

Both are essential for workplace safety & compliance under Queensland WHS regulations.