Lifting equipment inspections that expose hazards before they stop production

Phakamisa Safety Consultants does not treat lifting equipment inspections as a box-ticking exercise. Since 1999, we have helped mines, plants, factories and lifting equipment suppliers uncover unsafe lifting practices, weak records and compliance gaps before they turn into incidents or downtime.

A lifting inspection should tell you more than whether an item looks serviceable - it should show how that equipment is being used, stored, recorded and controlled across the workplace. Phakamisa Safety Consultants carries out plant audits, surveys and lifting equipment inspections that study real lifting applications, identify hazardous practices and check the systems behind the equipment, including marking, inspection records and legal compliance. We work with mines, industrial plants, factories, suppliers, manufacturers and registered LME/LMIs, supporting engineering, safety and related staff who need practical answers they can act on. Every visit concludes with a written report and recommendations that help you strengthen safe lifting procedures and build a Total Safe Lifting Program.

What you get

• Site-Based Hazard Identification — We inspect lifting equipment in the environment where it is actually used, so unsafe methods, poor storage and hidden risks are identified before they spread through the operation.
• Compliance-Focused Reporting — Our findings include the legal and procedural details that matter, helping your team close gaps in records, marking, inspection intervals and safe-use controls.
• Practical Corrective Guidance — We do not only flag problems; we explain what should change in inspection methods, handling practices and lifting procedures so action can start immediately.

How it works

1. We review your lifting environment, equipment categories and operational risks so the inspection is aligned to the actual applications on site.
2. We inspect the lifting equipment in use and assess how it is marked, stored, recorded and controlled against safe lifting practice and legal expectations.
3. We identify hazardous lifting applications, note non-compliance issues and document the observations needed for a clear written report.
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Frequently asked questions

Q: What do lifting equipment inspections by Phakamisa Safety Consultants cover?
A: Our inspections cover lifting equipment in use, the surrounding lifting applications, and the systems that support safe operation such as marking, records, storage and inspection methods. We also identify hazardous lifting practices and compliance gaps that could affect safety or legal control.
Q: Who should use your lifting equipment inspections service?
A: We support mines, major industrial plants, factories, lifting equipment suppliers and manufacturers, as well as registered LME/LMIs and related engineering or safety personnel. The service is especially useful where lifting activity is frequent, high risk or tightly regulated.
Q: Do you provide a report after the inspection?