Intertek Inspection & Advisory Services
Intertek provides comprehensive inspection and advisory services to bridge the gap between machine manufacturers and operators, ensuring quality and safety throughout the machine lifecycle and compliance with the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 as well as the Work Equipment Directive 2009/104/EC.
Our Inspection Services
Internal Manufacturing Control (Manufacturer’s Obligation)
- Support with technical documentation
- Guidance on applicable standards
- Verification of compliance with essential health and safety requirements
- Advice on CE marking and the EU Declaration of Conformity
Pre-Market / Pre-Commissioning Inspection (Manufacturer, Importer or Operator)
- Systematic conformity review
- Plausibility check of the risk assessment
- Inspection of assembly instructions, operating manuals, and safety-related control systems
- Verification of proper integration into the workplace and environment
Periodic (Recurring) Inspection (Operator’s Obligation)
- Condition assessment during ongoing operation
- Detection of wear, malfunctions, or safety-relevant defects
- Documentation and inspection reports including recommendations for corrective actions
Inspection Following Extraordinary Events
- Assessment after accidents, modifications, or extended downtimes
- Evaluation of the impact on operational safety
- Decision support regarding continued use, retrofitting, or decommissioning
- Advisory on whether modifications qualify as a "substantial modification" under the new Machinery Regulation
Tailored Risk & Hazard Assessments
- Moderation or review of risk assessments in accordance with EN ISO 12100
- Moderation and review of hazard assessments (Occupational Risk Assessment) for workplace use in line with national occupational safety legislation
- Advisory on the mitigation of systemic deviations
- Support in identifying and prioritising effective safety measures
Benefits
- Reduced legal and technical safety risks
- Support in fulfilling statutory obligations (for manufacturers and operators)
- Enhanced machine safety and availability
- Legally compliant inspection reports and technical documentation
- Improved communication between design, procurement, maintenance, and occupational safety teams
Target Groups
- Machine manufacturers and designers
- Operators of machinery and equipment (industry, trades, municipalities)
- Procurement departments, technical managers, HSE managers
Safety is never accidental – it is the result of systematic inspection and expert advisory.
Contact us for a non-binding initial consultation – together, we will shape the safe future of your machines.
