Need lifting equipment certification that stands up to inspection and compliance checks?

A lifting machine can look ready long before it is legally fit to work. 360 Load Testing Services issues lifting equipment certification through inspectors registered with ECSA and the Department of Labour, so your equipment is assessed against the rules that actually matter on site.

Lifting equipment certification is not paperwork for the sake of paperwork - it is the proof that your lifting machines and lifting tackle have been inspected and tested by people who are authorised to do the job. 360 Load Testing Services (Pty) Ltd performs compulsory inspections and load tests with lifting machine inspectors registered with ECSA and the Department of Labour, which means the certification is aligned to the legal requirements that govern lifting equipment use. That matters when cranes, hoists, chain blocks, slings, shackles, and other lifting tackle are moving loads in a busy industrial environment, because a missed defect can stop work, trigger non-compliance, or create a serious safety risk.

What you get

• Legal Compliance — Certification is issued after compulsory inspections and load tests carried out by registered inspectors who understand the South African regulatory environment.
• Safer Lifting Operations — Defects, wear, and overload risks are identified before equipment is returned to service, helping reduce avoidable incidents.
• Clear Audit Trail — You receive documentation that supports internal records, site audits, and proof of compliance when clients or regulators ask for it.
• Equipment Confidence — Certified lifting machines and lifting tackle give supervisors and operators a clear basis for using equipment with greater assurance.

How it works

1. You share the details of your lifting machines or lifting tackle, including the equipment type, quantity, and where it is being used.
2. 360 Load Testing Services schedules the compulsory inspection and load test with an inspector registered with ECSA and the Department of Labour.
3. The equipment is examined for condition, operation, and compliance, and the required tests are performed to verify safe lifting performance.
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Frequently asked questions

Q: What is lifting equipment certification?
A: It is the documented proof that lifting machines or lifting tackle have been inspected and, where required, load tested by authorised inspectors. This certification supports legal compliance and helps show that the equipment was checked before use.
Q: Which equipment can be certified?
A: 360 Load Testing Services works with lifting machines and lifting tackle, including equipment that must undergo compulsory inspections and load tests. If you use lifting gear to move loads, it is worth confirming whether it falls under the certification and inspection requirements.
Q: Why must the inspector be registered with ECSA and the Department of Labour?
A: Registration helps confirm that the person performing the inspection is recognised to assess lifting equipment under the relevant legal framework.

Lifting Equipment Certification | 360 Load Testing Services A lifting machine can look ready long before it is legally fit to work. 360 Load Testing Services issues lifting equipment certification through inspectors registered with ECSA and the Department of Labour, so your equipment is assessed against the rules that actually matter on site. From load testing to compulsory inspections of lifting machines and lifting tackle, the focus is on keeping your operation compliant, s