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Are you looking for a North East based company to ensure LOLER and PUWER compliance?
With our early days firmly rooted in the global offshore oil & gas industry, we’ve used our knowledge and expertise to become a key player onshore. Providing inspection, testing & certification services throughout the North East of England & beyond, we ensure your compliance is an integral part of everything we do.
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Case studies
who've we been working with and what's been happening
Tail Lift Weight Testing for Logistics Fleet
Load Testing of a ships A-Frame
Automated Pallet Racking Cranes
Plant Machinery: Ensuring Compliance and Safety
Understanding and Preventing Pallet Racking Failures
LOLER Inspections of Garage Vehicle Post Lifts
Routine Inspection of Counterbalance Forklift
Initial Lifting Equipment Survey (Offshore)
Load Test & NDT of Palfinger Pipehandler Crane
Tail Lift Weight Testing for Logistics Fleet
Client: National Logistics CompanyLocation: Tyne & Wear, UKService Provided: Tail Lift Weight Testing & PUWER InspectionSector: Transport & LogisticsEquipment: Fleet of 36 box vans and curtain-sided HGVs with hydraulic tail lifts ⚙️ The Challenge Our client, a well-established logistics company operating nationwide, approached us to assist with statutory tail lift testing. Their fleet included a […]
Load Testing of a ships A-Frame
Locked Groove Ltd was contracted by a marine research organization operating the RV Ocean Explorer to perform a statutory load test and inspection of the vessel’s A-frame. Following recent hydraulic upgrades, re-certification was required to meet LOLER and DNV standards before deploying a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) in the North Atlantic. Scope of Work Project […]
Automated Pallet Racking Cranes
Case Study: Ensuring Safety and Compliance in Pallet Racking Crane Inspections Client: XYZ Logistics Ltd. Industry: Warehousing & Distribution Challenge: XYZ Logistics Ltd. operates a large warehouse with an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) that relies on pallet racking cranes. These cranes play a crucial role in material handling, and any failure could lead […]
Plant Machinery: Ensuring Compliance and Safety
Client: ABC Construction Ltd. Industry: Construction & Civil Engineering Challenge: ABC Construction Ltd. operates a large fleet of plant machinery, including mobile cranes, excavators with lifting attachments, and telehandlers. Due to the nature of their work, ensuring compliance with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) was crucial to maintain safety and avoid legal […]
Understanding and Preventing Pallet Racking Failures
Industry: Warehousing and Distribution Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Date: September 2024 Background A mid-sized distribution centre experienced a severe pallet racking failure that resulted in significant inventory loss, operational downtime, and safety risks for employees. The incident prompted an in-depth investigation into the causes of the failure, as well as the implementation of preventive measures […]
LOLER Inspections of Garage Vehicle Post Lifts
In the automotive service industry, vehicle post lifts are essential for facilitating repairs and maintenance. These hydraulic systems elevate vehicles, providing technicians access to undercarriages and components that are difficult to reach. However, with their heavy usage, the safety and operational integrity of these lifts are paramount. The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) […]
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Because we enjoy what we do and complete every project to the highest of standards, we feel it’s only right to proudly show off some of our work along with some of the locations we visit! No fancy tripods and special lighting here, just carefully crafted shots by some of our more creatively minded engineers.
