Lifting devices
Brief characterization of the product / service:
Services in the area of lifting devices belong to the traditional activities of TÜV SÜD Czech s.r.o. We provide these services in conformity with harmonized European technical standards and regulations for both new devices and devices already in operation. Lifting devices include cranes, hoists, working platforms, jacks, personnel-material lifts, slings, etc.
TÜV SÜD Czech s.r.o. as the Notified Body 1017 performs conformity assessment of the lifting devices stated in Appendix No. 4 of Government Decree No. 24/2003 Coll. (Directive RE 2006/42/ES).
Simultaneously, as an inspection and certification body we perform the following activities:
• Certification of cranes, hoists, working platforms, slings and other devices according to European harmonized standards
• Inspection of lifting devices in operation
• Risk analysis of new devices and devices in operation
• Special assessment of cranes according to ČSN ISO 12482-1
• Technical assistance when processing the Work Safety System under ČSN ISO 12480-1
Legislation / standards:
Conformity assessment is performed in accordance with Act No. 22/1997 Coll. as amended and pursuant to Government Decree No. 24/2003 Coll. as amended (Directive RE 2006/42/ES) using harmonized European standards and other related standards and regulations.
We perform inspection and assessment of technical conditions of lifting devices in operation according to all currently effective Czech and European standards and regulations (e.g., NV 378/2001 Coll., ČSN ISO 12480-1, ČSN ISO 12482-1 and other)
The product is intended for:
Manufacturers or suppliers, operators, service organizations and owners of lifting devices.
Benefits for companies:
• Possibility to supply lifting devices to EU markets
• Owners and servicing companies alike acquire objective information on technical condition of lifting devices
• Use of the test mark TÜV to increase competitiveness
• Minimization of sanctions from supervising bodies
• Solution to risks and BOZP at workplaces
