Inspection & Maintenance Brochure 2024

Inspection & Maintenance

Safety Assured, Trust Secured

Formed at the start of the new millennium Eurosafe was created to offer fall protection systems to both existing and emerging marketplaces in the UK and Northern Europe.

Drawing on the director’s diverse range of experience gained from working for main contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and the rope access industry, we set out to form a company based on innovation, service, and value for money whilst only ever offering the best quality products.

Working closely with clients since the year 2000 has led to the development of the Safety Circle®concept, where multiple components are required to ensure a robust health and safety plan is maintained and all the key components in the plan are looked at.

Eurosafe now offers a full range of services to complement this concept. We can provide a full risk assessment and evaluation of your site and its specific access requirements, specify and install the most suitable equipment to ensure the task is carried out safely, provide your staff with the correct PPE and equipment, and ensure they are sufficiently trained to use the equipment and carry out the works safely.

Finally, we can give you a long-term managed maintenance plan to ensure all equipment is in good working order at all times. A complete single-source range of services covering all aspects of your working at height and in confined spaces health and safety requirements.

Gavin Ellis, Managing Director

At Eurosafe, we believe that a holistic approach to height and confined space safety is essential for safeguarding your team and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Our commitment to working closely with clients has led to the development of our innovative concept, the Safety Circle®.

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Comprised of five individual services that deliver optimal results when implemented together, the Safety Circle® offers a comprehensive singlesource solution that addresses all aspects of working at height or in confined spaces not only ensuring complete safety but also providing cost benefits and ultimately peace of mind.

For more information contact us on 0114 250 7411 retest@eurosafeuk.com eurosafeuk.com

Inspection & Maintenance

At Eurosafe, we believe that the completion of a project is just the beginning of our services.

An integral part of Eurosafe Safety Circle®, our Inspection & Maintenance services can provide you with peace of mind that your systems are safe for use.

We offer nationwide Inspection & Maintenance services and are able to tailor our offering to meet the needs of your portfolio. No matter how large or small, from an individual school to a High Street retail chain, we aim to provide the best Inspection & Maintenance services possible.

We work with you, the duty holder to ensure your systems are compliant, correctly inspected, certified and maintained. No matter what industry you work in, we can advise you of the required frequency for each of your assets to help you remain compliant with current legislation.

Benefits of Using Eurosafe Inspection & Maintenance Services

• Management of equipment to ensure Inspection & Maintenance dates and requirements are always met

• Inspection and maintenance of all safety equipment by certified engineers

• Piece of mind that all installed equipment is compliant and in good usable condition

• Extended lifespan of your assets for a greater return on your investment

• Reduced maintenance costs and costly downtime

• Increased safety

Your Business Responsibilities

Legislation dictates that all Personal Fall Protection Systems, guardrail, ladders and stairs and facade access equipment are recertified by a competent company at various frequencies, or, as a minimum, once a year.

As an employer, facilities manager or building owner you have a duty to ensure not only that correct safety measures and equipment are in place but that this equipment is correctly maintained and in a suitable condition for use.

Ensuring that the work has been done to the highest standard, by a competent, qualified person who has experience and manufacturer training for the item he is inspecting, and that the company carrying out the works can carry out any repairs required, is vital to ensure the equipment is fit for purpose.

Correct management of your height safety equipment is vital and knowing your requirements could save your company time & money, as well as reducing any potential risks.

At Eurosafe we offer an extensive range of inspection and maintenance services all delivered in accordance with current British Standards; giving you, the duty holder, consistent peace of mind that your assets are appropriately compliant.

Eurosafe are approved, trained, and certified to inspect the following manufacturers systems:

• MSA Latchways

• SFS Soter

• 3M Capital safety

• Bettersafe systems

• Tractel (LOGOS)

Contact us to discuss how we can help you manage your WAH assets and liabilities.

Fall Protection Systems

Nearly every building needs some form of fall protection whether it’s for window cleaning, gutter & plant maintenance, or access between levels. As with any form of protection it is the duty holder’s responsibility to ensure that, prior to use, equipment provided is inspected by a competent person.

The Working at Height Regulations (WAHR) 2005 states ‘Every employer shall ensure that, where the safety of work equipment depends on how it is installed or assembled, it is not used after installation or assembly in any position unless it has been inspected in that position.’

Cable based systems, rail-based systems & single point anchors are all forms of fall protection, which should be inspected at least every 12 months.

It is also stated in the WAHR: ‘Where work is carried out at height, every employer shall take suitable and sufficient measures to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, any person falling a distance liable to cause personal injury’ which is why it is so important that all testing, inspection, and certification of fall protection systems are carried out in accordance with current British Standards; BS EN 795 & BS EN 7883.

Horizontal Systems

• Tested in accordance with BS EN795 / BS 7883

• Fall Arrest or Restraint

• Generally installed to undertake building PPM

• To be inspected at frequencies not exceeding 12 months

Single Point Anchors

• Tested to BS EN795 / BS 7883

• Fall Arrest or Restraint

• Can be internal or external

• To be inspected at frequencies not exceeding 12 months

Vertical Systems

• Tested to EN353-1

• Can be installed to ladders and pylons

• Can be cable or rail

• To be inspected at frequencies not exceeding 12 months

Guardrails, Balustrades and Barriers

Although handrails and barriers are one of the simplest forms of protection equipment, they still require regular maintenance & inspections like any other form of protection. Regular inspections are critical because they provide peace of mind and help reduce the risks to workers.

The Working at Height Regulations (WAHR) 2005 & The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998 both state that such equipment should be inspected & maintained by a competent person; manufacturers suggest this should be a frequency not exceeding 12 months.

The duty holder is responsible to ensure that all the expected checks are followed through; this is the person who has, to any extent, control of premises; in plain English this means it could be the person in charge of health & safety, a manager, or a landlord.

It’s vital that everyone knows who the duty holder is to ensure everything is kept compliant with relevant standards. Regular inspections are critical because they provide peace of mind and help reduce the risks to workers.

Guardrails

• Internal and external

• Fixed and free standing

• Collective Protection

• Inspected under PUWER

• To be inspected at frequencies not exceeding 12 months

Demarcation Systems

• Flat Roof Barrier System

• A form of Collective Protection

• Inspected under PUWER

• To be inspected at frequencies not exceeding 12 months

Balustrades

• A form of collective protection

• Inspected under PUWER

• To be inspected at frequencies not exceeding 12 months

Ladders, Steps and Stairs

Ladders, steps, stairs, and walkways need inspecting on a 12 month basis, checking for damage, corrosion or loose or incorrectly installed fittings to ensure that installations are still compliant with current legislation.

These inspections must be carried out by a competent person with suitable experience and training on the products they are assessing. After each inspection, Eurosafe will tag a unique reference number & provide a detailed report stating the date of inspection, any findings, and rectification measures need to make the equipment compliant and suitable for purpose.

Fixed Ladder

• Provide access to and from levels

• Can have an integrated safety system as part of the design

• Inspected under PUWER

• To be inspected at frequencies not exceeding 12 months

Ladder Restraints

• Inspected under PUWER

• Used for securing temporary ladders

• To be inspected at frequencies not exceeding 12 months

Walkways and Gantries

• Inspected under PUWER

• Can be internal or external

• To be inspected at frequencies not exceeding 12 months

Temporary Ladders

• Inspected under PUWER

• EN131 Trade/Industrial Standard

• To be inspected at frequencies not exceeding 12 months

Steps and Stairs

• Inspected under PUWER

• Provide safe access and egress in case of emergencies

• To be inspected at frequencies not exceeding 12 months

• 5 yearly structural examination required for fire escapes

Façade Access and BMUs

A vast array of equipment can be in use for the maintenance of building façades; often requiring a broad range of knowledge in its use and inspection due to its bespoke nature, no two buildings ever being the same.

This equipment can range from a simple rope access anchor point, rope access davits, monorails for rope access or cradles, travelling ladders and gantries for accessing atriums and roof lights through to large building maintenance units (BMUs) purpose made for the buildings that require detailed inspection regimes including electrical and hydraulic testing.

Monorail Systems

• Can be for abseil or cradles

• Designed for façade access as part of a PPM regime

• Inspected under LOLER

• Inspection frequency - every 6 months when used for abseiling

• Inspection frequency - every 3 months when used as a cradle

Davit Systems

• Designed for façade access as part of a PPM regime

• Inspected under LOLER

• Standards applicable BS EN7985, BS EN795, BS 7883

• Inspection frequency - every 6 months

Building Maintenance Units

• Designed for façade access as part of a PPM regime

• Inspected under LOLER

• British Standard BS6037-1

• Inspection frequency - every 3 months

Travelling Ladders & Gantries

• Can be internal or external

• Inspected under LOLER & PUWER

• Inspections frequency - every 3 months

• British Standard BS6037-2

Lightning Protection

As with any form of protection it is the duty holder’s responsibility to ensure that lightning protection systems are regularly checked and maintained.

Inspections to lightning protection includes undertaking an earth resistance test using calibrated test meters in addition to visually checking the down conductors that are affixed to the wall for signs of damage or missing components; but most importantly the ‘airstrike’ components should be thoroughly inspected because these are the parts of the system which are most likely to be struck by lightning as they’re located on the roof.

It is recommended that lightning protection systems should be professionally checked at least once a year to guarantee that it can safely conduct a prospective lightning strike to an earthing point.

At Eurosafe, we provide regular lightning protection testing and inspection on an annual basis in accordance with the recommendations of BS6651:1999 for existing older systems and in line with BS EN 62305:2006 for modern systems.

Not only do inspections minimise risks but it’s also a requirement under the Electricity at Work Regulations – Reg 4 part 2:1989 to have lightning protection systems professionally maintained. The duty holder is responsible to ensure lightning protection inspections are followed out every 12 months (minimum) to ensure continuity.

PPE Inspection

It’s common knowledge that the purpose of PPE (personal protective equipment) is to keep workers safe and protected however to properly serve their purpose they must be regularly checked. Common issues with PPE can be general wear and tear, misuse and exposure to dirt, grit, UV light or chemicals; all of which can lead to damaged PPE that has lost its effectiveness. The Work at Height Safety Association (WAHSA) technical guidance brings together the recommendations of the PPE regs 1992, BS EN 365:2004 and BS 8347:2005 CoP, HSE Guideline INDG 367.

In order to stay compliant, it’s critical that employers establish an inspection regime, which should be drawn up by a competent person and followed out as required. The inspection regime should be specific to the site and should consider the frequency of use and the type of PPE provided.

The WAHSA technical note advocates that this regime should include inspection of equipment (including unique identification), the frequency & type of inspection (pre-use checks, detailed, interim inspection), actions to be taken, records of the inspections, as well as trained users & a designated competent person to ensure inspections are carried out.

Detailed inspections are expected to be followed out every 12 months as a minimum legal requirement under BS EN 365:2004. However, the recommended guidance under BS 8437: 2005 & INDG367 suggests that inspection intervals do not exceed 6 months or 3 months when used in arduous conditions such as demolition, steel erection, scaffolding, steel masts or towers with sharp edges.

Additional Services

Our clients often find that they have some compliance issues very particular to their buildings and neither have the competency to deal with them or have difficulty in finding a service provider who is able to help.

Eurosafe is happy to help with is. Over the years we added to our range of inspection services to meet our clients’ requirements; Brise soleil & flagpole inspections are typical examples of this.

We are also able to look at unique items that require maintenance and can provide a fully bespoke inspection service following our assessment and review of what standards the equipment needs to be tested to.

Brise Soleil Inspection & Maintenance

• Inspected under The Building Regulations

• Help control the amount of sun and solar heat to buildings

• Inspection frequency - 12 monthly

Gutter Cleaning

• Can prolong your buildings lifespan

• Protect warranties

• Avoid costly leaks and repairs

Suspension Point Test & Inspection

• Inspected under LOLER & PUWER

• British Standard BS8539

• Inspection frequency - every 12 months

Flagpole Inspection

• Inspected under LOLER

• Can be installed to façades or to ground

• Inspection frequency - every 12 months

Lifting Beams/Rails Test & Inspection

• Inspected under LOLER

• Inspection frequency - every 6 months when used for personnel

• Inspection frequency - every 12 months when used for goods

Other Services

At Eurosafe, we believe that a holistic approach to height and confined space safety is essential for safeguarding your team and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Our commitment to working closely with clients has led to the development of our innovative concept, the Safety Circle®

Comprised of five individual services that deliver optimal results when implemented together, the Safety Circle® offers a comprehensive single-source solution that addresses all aspects of working at height or in confined spaces not only ensuring complete safety but also providing cost benefits and ultimately peace of mind.

Inspection & Maintenance

Consultancy & Audit

Installation Solutions

Training & Education

Products & PPE

Consultancy & Audit

Our journey begins with a thorough assessment and evaluation of your site. We understand that each workplace has its unique challenges and access requirements. Our team of experts will meticulously assess your site to identify potential hazards and recommend effective safety measures.

Products & PPE

Installation Solutions

Eurosafe is committed to specifying and installing the most suitable safety equipment tailored to your specific needs. Whether it’s fall protection systems, access platforms, or other safety equipment, we ensure that it complies with industry standards and is customised to your work environment.

Your team’s safety is our top priority. Eurosafe provides you with the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to ensure that your workers are protected from potential risks. We offer a wide range of highquality PPE, from harnesses and helmets to respiratory protection, to keep your team safe and comfortable.

Training & Education

Proper training is a fundamental component of a successful safety program. Eurosafe offers comprehensive training programs to ensure that your staff is sufficiently trained to use safety equipment and execute tasks safely. We believe that well-trained employees are essential for minimising accidents and maintaining a safe working environment.

Eurosafe

Unit 51b, Dore House Industrial Estate Orgreave Drive

Sheffield S13 9NR

0114 250 7411

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