Why should you choose a certified lifting equipment supplier?

 With increasing competition in the construction industry, one should be careful in obtaining lifting equipment from a source. It is extremely important that a company chooses a lifting equipment supplier that is authentic. 

Although, government across the UAE enforce the use of certified lifting equipment and require employers to provide appropriate training to their staff to promote safe use of equipment, we may still come across equipment that is either not engineered or has not been documented/certified in an appropriate manner.

Lifting equipment is subjected to two fundamental certifications with one certification being related to engineering authorisation on the equipment capacity and the other referring to the ongoing certification that is based on annual visual inspections.

• The biggest reason why licensed lifting equipment should be used is because one is legally obliged to do so.  
• A certified lifting equipment will ensure effectiveness of the device and safety of the workers. One can work with peace of mind knowing that they and others will be safe in the worksite. A certified device indicates that it has been verified to be structurally appropriate for a particular work condition or load capacity. 
• Additionally, inspections at regular intervals ensure efficient equipment upkeep and operational safety. When an engineer certifies a device, he guarantees that the equipment has been inspected and has been found to be safe for regular use. The documentations help the employees to use the device in the recommended manner.
• Quality control is maintained by certified lifting equipment suppliers. This increases the overall life of the equipment along with ensuring that it’s defect free and fit for use. 
• Certified equipment suppliers perform regular inspections and maintenance checks which helps in reducing unexpected fatalities and cut costs in the longer run. 

Dutest is a prominent supplier of certified lifting equipment in the UAE. With nearly more than two decades of experience, they have emerged as a market leader among safety equipment supplies in the Middle East. Their wide range of products include fall protection systems, rigging and mooring supplies including lifting devices like lifting magnet, lanyard, slings, shackles, force measuring equipment etc. 

All products from Dutest are certified and comply with international safety standards. 

They implement various quality management systems, such as ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018. It is also an international member of the British Standards Institute and the British Safety Council, demonstrating their commitment to customers and the occupational safety of the workers.