MEWP Inspection Ireland — Scissor Lifts, Cherry Pickers & Hoists
Procheck carries out MEWP inspection across Ireland for businesses that operate scissor lifts, cherry pickers, boom lifts, hoists and other mobile elevated work platforms. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 and the HSA guidance on MEWPs, a competent person must carry out a thorough examination of any platform used for lifting people every six months.
As part of every MEWP inspection, Procheck examines the full machine and issues a GA1 certificate on receipt of payment. Furthermore, we tag the equipment with the inspection date and next due date and keep a register for your records.
In addition, we schedule a reminder for your next inspection so nothing lapses. Book a MEWP inspection with Procheck.
Why Choose Procheck for MEWP Inspection?
Pre-Use Checks and Daily Inspection
In addition to the six-monthly formal inspection, operators must carry out a pre-use check before every shift. This daily check covers controls, safety devices, tyres or tracks, hydraulic systems and any visible damage. Consequently, a defective scissor lift, cherry picker or hoist must never enter service — the operator tags it out and reports it immediately.
The formal six-monthly GA1 inspection by a competent person is separate from and additional to these daily operator checks. However, both are legal requirements and both need documentation. Procheck can advise on what records employers need to keep for HSA compliance.
Yes — it is a legal requirement for all platforms used to lift people, including scissor lifts, cherry pickers, boom lifts and hoists. A competent person must carry out a thorough examination every six months. Read the full legal breakdown here.
A competent person must carry out a thorough examination every six months. In addition, operators must complete a pre-use check before every shift and a GA2 weekly record on construction sites. Find out more about inspection frequency and the three levels of MEWP inspection.
Procheck issues a GA1 certificate after every MEWP inspection on receipt of payment. This confirms the equipment passes thorough examination by a competent person and is safe for use. The GA1 is the standard certificate the HSA recognises for lifting equipment used to lift people in Ireland. Request a quote from Procheck.
Yes. Even if the hire company provides a recent inspection certificate, the hiring business carries legal responsibility for the machine during the hire period. If the six-month inspection falls due while the equipment is on hire, the user must arrange that inspection. Read more about the legal requirements for hired MEWPs.
Contact Procheck. We cover businesses nationwide across Ireland and carry out MEWP inspections on all common platform types, issuing GA1 certificates and full written reports on completion. Contact Procheck to request a quote.