Periodic Inspection
Periodic Inspection
A periodic inspection examines, at set intervals, whether a piece of equipment works safely and performs the functions it is intended for. For lifting and conveying equipment it is a statutory requirement in Turkey.
- Statutory requirement
- At least once a year
- Support with preparation
- Non-conformities corrected
- Documentation
Why it is compulsory
Under the Turkish regulation on health and safety requirements for the use of work equipment (İş Ekipmanlarının Kullanımında Sağlık ve Güvenlik Şartları Yönetmeliği), lifting and conveying equipment must undergo a periodic inspection at least once a year unless stated otherwise. Forklift trucks, pallet trucks, stackers and reach trucks fall within this scope.
The inspection is not only a matter of paperwork: safety-critical items such as brakes, mast, chains, forks and hydraulics are each assessed individually. In the event of an accident at work, whether the inspection was carried out and the non-conformities corrected is decisive for the employer.
- Planning: Inspections are planned in the time window you choose, without disturbing production.
- Preparation: We complete the preparatory work required before the inspection together with you.
- Non-conformities: Any shortcomings found can be corrected by our own service team.
Where the inspection falls down
The obligation is known, but in most operations the tracking sits in one person’s memory.
- The inspection date is not tracked and is only noticed once it has passed.
- The truck is not ready on the day, and the visit is wasted.
- A non-conformity is found, but another company has to be called in to correct it.
- The records are scattered and cannot be gathered together for an audit.
- On rented and owned trucks it is not clear who is responsible.
- The inspection calendar is set up with the maintenance calendar, and you are reminded when it is due.
- A preparation checklist is shared before the inspection and completed together if needed.
- If a non-conformity is found, our service team corrects it on the same visit.
- Inspection records are archived truck by truck and can be provided together on request.
- For rented trucks, responsibility for the inspection is defined explicitly in the contract.
From planning to record
We treat the inspection not as a visit on its own but as part of the maintenance calendar.
Inventory and Calendar
The equipment within scope is listed and the inspection dates are tied to the calendar.
Preparation
The preparatory work needed before the inspection is shared and, if required, carried out together.
Carrying Out the Inspection
Critical items are assessed, including brakes, mast, chains, forks, hydraulics and safety equipment.
Correcting Non-conformities
Any shortcomings found are reported; our service team can take on the correction.
Records and Archive
Inspection records are archived truck by truck and can be presented together at an audit.
What is checked
The main safety-critical areas on lifting and conveying equipment.
Lift System
Checking the mast, chains, rollers, cylinders and lifting functions.
Forks and Attachments
Fork wear measurement, crack inspection and assessment of attachment mountings.
Brakes and Travel
Checking the service brake, parking brake, steering and travel functions.
Hydraulic System
Leak inspection, condition of hoses and connections, pressure safety devices.
Safety Equipment
Assessment of the horn, warning beacon, mirrors, seat belt and overhead guard.
Plates and Capacity
Legibility of the capacity plate, the warning labels and the load chart.
One team inspects, corrects and documents
When a non-conformity is found, you do not have to call in a second company.
One Visit
Inspection and maintenance are brought into the same calendar; the truck does not stop twice.
Able to Correct
Our own service team can correct the non-conformities found.
Authorised Service Partner
As a STILL Arser authorised service partner we have access to the manufacturer’s criteria and to genuine parts.
Archive
Inspection records are kept truck by truck and can be presented together at an audit.
Frequently asked questions about periodic inspection
How often do we have to have it done?
Under the Turkish regulation on health and safety requirements for the use of work equipment, lifting and conveying equipment must undergo a periodic inspection at least once a year unless stated otherwise. Where conditions of use are demanding, a shorter interval may be recommended.
Which equipment falls within scope?
Lifting and conveying equipment such as forklift trucks, pallet trucks, stackers, reach trucks and order pickers falls within scope. We can go through your fleet with you and draw up the list.
What happens if a non-conformity is found?
The shortcomings found are reported and have to be corrected. Our service team can take on the correction, so you do not have to call in another company or stop the truck a second time.
Are periodic inspection and scheduled maintenance the same thing?
No. Scheduled maintenance is a technical operation aimed at keeping the truck performing. The periodic inspection is a statutory examination that establishes whether the equipment works safely. The two can be tied to the same calendar, and in practice that is the most efficient way.
Who is responsible for the inspection on rented trucks?
On trucks you rent long term, we track the periodic inspection. On short-term rentals the truck is handed over with its inspection already carried out. Where owned and rented trucks sit in the same fleet, we work to a single calendar.
Let us combine your inspection calendar with your maintenance calendar
Send us the list of equipment within scope; we will work out the inspection dates and bring them into the same visit as scheduled maintenance.
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