What are the different types of inspections and installations?
There are various installations that are legally required to be inspected. These inspections are generally divided into environmental inspections and safety inspections. In this article, we explain what each type of inspection entails and which installations fall under them.
Types of inspections
Environmental inspection
Purpose: Protection of the environment and promotion of safety.
Obligation: Environmental inspections are legally required and focus on installations that have a direct impact on the environment.
Examples of installations:
- Storage tanks
- Electrical installations
- HVAC systems
- Pressure vessels
Safety inspection
Purpose: Protection of employee safety.
Obligation: Safety inspections are aimed at ensuring a safe working environment and preventing accidents.
Examples of installations:
- Lifting equipment
- Hoisting equipment
- Lifts
- Fire protection systems
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Gates
- Playground equipment
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Ladders and scaffolding