technically strong enough and competent to execute the checking and testing of all Technical Aspects of the equipment or service. In case of Lifting Equipment & Lifting Tools & Tackles, Govt. Approved / Authorized Competent Person carry out Inspection and testing of the products and certify to use them. State wise competent persons are authorized by State Govt. to carry out Inspection & testing of various products.
Why TPI? –
• Carrying out TPI of Lifting Equipment and Lifting Tools & Tackles is Statutory Norm / Requirement as prescribed in Factories Act.
• Safety Level of the Equipment is enhanced, as competent person shall note down the loop holes during the inspection & testing and recommend or suggest corrective measures.
• Equipment Manufacturer shall issue Mfr. Test Certificate by Self Attested way and define products’ attributes.
However, Certificate issued by TPI (Competent Person) from the date of installation or from the date when product is first taken for use.
Procedure:
Procedure of Inspection & Testing is carried out strictly as per checklist developed individually.
Competent Persons also offer their service as per the scope of work:
1). Thorough Inspection & Testing:
Complete Technical Parameters are checked thoroughly. i. e. Brakes, Limit Switches, Wire Rope, Hook Blocks and other safety parameters.
Operational Parameters are checked and measured.
Load Testing at Proof Load and Over-Load.
2). Load Testing :
First all operating parameters are checked and then, Load Testing at Proof Load and Over-Load is carried out.
Format is issued on successful Inspection & Testing of the products. However, state wise this Form is different.
Charges:
Charges are different for different Scope of Work as well as for different capacity and different equipment.
T.A. & D.A. Expenses are also to be considered, while asking for quotation to Third Party Inspection Service by Competent Person.
Interval for Inspection & testing:
• Ref: As directed in the Section-29 of Factories Act
• Tests are carried out annually and Register should be maintained for every product to keep record regarding Health of the Products.
Ref: https://www.cranesuperstore.com/
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