At Alan Whyte & Sons Lifting Equipment Ltd, we provide professional GA1 Thorough Examination and certification services in full compliance with:
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007
Our lifting equipment inspection in Ireland is legally compliant, safe to operate, and properly certified for continued use.
A GA1 Thorough Examination is a statutory inspection required for lifting equipment used in the workplace.
Following inspection, we issue:
GA1 Certificate of Thorough Examination
Equipment identification reference
Safe Working Load (SWL) confirmation
Colour code identification
Next inspection due date
Each certificate is traceable and documented.
Under Irish regulations, lifting equipment must be inspected at defined intervals:
Required for:
Chain slings
Webbing slings
Round slings
Accessories used for lifting
Required for:
Chain hoists
Electric hoists
Beam trolleys
Other lifting appliances
Inspection frequency may vary depending on usage conditions and risk assessment.
Following successful inspection, equipment is marked with a colour code for quick visual compliance verification.
Example from current certification records:
✔ Colour Code: White
Copy of Cert
Colour coding allows site supervisors and safety officers to instantly confirm inspection status.
Each inspection confirms:
Manufacturer details
Equipment identification mark
Safe Working Load (SWL)
Structural integrity
Wear, deformation, cracks or elongation
Hook safety latch condition
Chain condition and stretch tolerance
Example documented SWL from certificate:
6.3T chain sling
Copy of Cert
All equipment passing inspection is certified safe for continued use by trained personnel.
We maintain detailed inspection records including:
Equipment ID numbers
Certification number
Date of inspection
Next due date
Client details
Location of examination
Inspection summary records are maintained for compliance and audit purposes
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On-Site & Workshop Inspections
We offer:
On-site inspections
Workshop inspections
Bulk equipment certification
Scheduled maintenance programmes
We can implement structured inspection schedules for contractors and industrial clients.
Fully compliant with Irish legislation
Experienced in lifting and load-bearing systems
Certified GA1 documentation issued
Industrial-focused service
Traceable reporting system
To schedule a GA1 inspection or certification review:
📧 Email: info@hoistequip.ie
📞 Tel: 045 403941
