Third-party plant and lifting equipment inspection in Lagos
Echitech provides third-party statutory inspection, proof load testing, and thorough examination for cranes, forklifts, lifting accessories, and related industrial plant in Lagos. Independent engineering inspections verify mechanical integrity, structural soundness, and statutory documentation without providing earthmoving or general earth-working vehicle rentals.
What we do
- Third-party statutory inspection and thorough examination of overhead cranes, mobile cranes, and gantry hoists.
- Proof load testing and non-destructive examination (NDE) of lifting accessories, slings, shackles, and spreader beams.
- Forklift and reach truck mechanical condition assessments, mast integrity checks, and hydraulic testing.
- Pre-mobilization audits and fitness-for-purpose verification before machinery enters client sites.
What the client gets
- Third-party statutory inspection certificates recognized by regulatory authorities and insurers.
- Detailed inspection registers itemizing defect classifications, load tolerances, and corrective actions.
- Clear identification of pass, minor defect, or immediate quarantine classifications.
- Compliance reports aligned with statutory Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations.
Where it applies
Target operational sites and sectors across Lagos where this service provides essential compliance and risk reduction.
Warehouses, container terminals, and cargo handling centers.
Building construction, civil infrastructure, and MEP engineering sites.
Oil and gas fabrication yards and heavy industrial assembly complexes.
Related courses run by Echitech
Accredited and bespoke training courses corresponding to this discipline. Each links to its dedicated course specification and fee schedule.
Crane safety
Crane Safety training instructs crane operators, slingers, and rigging supervisors in the safe execution of lifting operations. It covers load calculations, crane stability, ground bearing, lift planning, and clear banksman signalling.
Forklift safety
Forklift Safety covers safe operation, pre-shift mechanical inspections, stability triangle principles, pedestrian segregation, and load handling rules for counterbalance forklift operators in warehouses and industrial yards.
Reach truck safety
Reach Truck Safety delivers specialized training for operating narrow-aisle reach trucks in high-density warehouse racking. It addresses high-lift stability, mast reach controls, restricted-visibility steering, and load centre considerations.
LOLER
LOLER training instructs engineers, lifting supervisors, and safety auditors in the statutory requirements for thorough examination, safe use, and load planning of lifting equipment and lifting accessories.
Related client deliveries & field updates
Recent project milestones and delivery accounts executed by Echitech in this discipline.
Big 5 Construct Nigeria
The team attended Big 5 Construct Nigeria at Landmark Centre, Lagos. Echitech showcased lifting-equipment inspection and certification, work at height and fall protection, solar installation safety, and corporate HSE training.
NPORS plant and small lifting equipment
Echitech secured NPORS N039 (Plant Inspector) and NPORS N019 (Small Lifting Equipment). The company is a Federal Ministry of Labour-approved inspector. Inspections cover Nigeria's Lifting and Allied Work Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2018, plus LOLER and PUWER, for Nigeria and the UK.
Fall protection inspection at NBC Asejire
Echitech inspected and load-tested roof anchors, horizontal lifelines, walkways, and edge protection for Daybreak, which the company describes as a Shell subsidiary, at NBC Asejire. The test used Hydrajaws. Echitech says the work met ANSI Z359.18, ANSI Z359.6, OSHA 1910.140, OSHA 1926.502, and EN 795:2012.
Frequently asked questions
What types of lifting plant do you inspect and certify?
We inspect overhead cranes, mobile cranes, tower cranes, forklift trucks, reach trucks, electric chain hoists, wire rope slings, web slings, shackles, and spreader beams.
Do you offer bulldozer or dump-truck rental on this service?
No. Our inspection and leasing service focuses strictly on lifting equipment, cranes, forklifts, and related industrial plant certification.
What documentation is provided after an equipment inspection?
You receive a signed Certificate of Thorough Examination, a detailed test report showing applied loads and test methods, and an inspection summary sheet.
How often must lifting equipment undergo statutory thorough examination?
Lifting equipment for lifting persons and lifting accessories must be examined at least every 6 months; other lifting equipment requires examination every 12 months.
Related services
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