Periodic inspection of lifting and conveying machinery establishes whether cranes, forklifts, hoists and similar equipment can continue to operate safely. FKT NDT carries out periodic inspections of lifting and conveying equipment in line with the relevant manufacturing and operating standards and reports the results clearly. For equipment that works under constant load, regular inspection plays a decisive role in preventing serious accidents.
Equipment Covered
- Cranes
- Tower cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Forklifts
- Mobile elevating work platforms
- Goods and passenger lifts
- Facade (construction) hoists
- Chain and wire rope hoists
- Vehicle lifts
- Moving walkways and escalators
- Conveyor and belt systems
- Cable cars and chairlifts
Why Periodic Inspection Matters
Worn wire ropes and chains, deformed hooks, weak brakes, cracks in the load-bearing structure or a bypassed limit switch often go unnoticed in daily use. Any of these can lead to a dropped load or an overturned machine.
In Türkiye, periodic inspection of lifting equipment is an employer obligation under the Regulation on Health and Safety Conditions in the Use of Work Equipment (2013), issued under Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331. The annexes of the regulation set inspection intervals and criteria by equipment type; manufacturer instructions, intensity of use and environmental conditions may call for more frequent checks. ISO 9927-1 can also be used as the general framework for crane inspections.
What the Inspection Includes
The scope depends on the type and capacity of the equipment. A typical inspection covers:
- Document review: operating manual, manufacturer documents, maintenance records and previous inspection reports.
- Visual inspection: load-bearing structure, welded joints, wire ropes, chains, hooks, sheaves, drums, rails and wheels. See our visual inspection page for details.
- Functional and safety device checks: brakes, limit switches, overload limiters, emergency stops, audible and visual warning systems.
- Static and dynamic load tests: tests can be carried out with test loads you have prepared according to your equipment’s capacity. On request, test loads of the type we recommend can also be manufactured.
- NDT where needed: hooks, critical welds or suspect areas can be checked for surface cracks by magnetic particle inspection or liquid penetrant inspection.
Report and Follow-up
A separate report is issued for each piece of equipment. It records the equipment identification, the inspection and test methods applied, measurement and test results, any deficiencies found and an assessment of whether the equipment is fit for use.
Deficiencies are listed clearly so that your maintenance team and OHS specialist can track them. Once they have been corrected, a re-inspection can be scheduled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is periodic inspection of forklifts mandatory in Türkiye?
Yes. Forklifts are work equipment under the Regulation on Health and Safety Conditions in the Use of Work Equipment, and arranging their periodic inspection is the employer’s responsibility.
How often should a crane be inspected?
Maximum intervals are set by equipment type in the regulation’s annexes. If the manufacturer specifies a shorter interval or your risk assessment requires it, inspections should be more frequent.
Who provides the test weights for load testing?
Tests can be done with test loads already available at your site. If none are suitable, test loads of the type we recommend can be manufactured on request.
What happens if a deficiency is found?
It is described in detail in the report. Equipment with safety-critical defects should not be used until they are corrected; a re-inspection can follow the repair.
Explore our other periodic checks, or contact us for a quote on inspecting your lifting and conveying equipment.