Rigging Inspections & Lifting Gear Certification – Australia-Wide

RIGGING EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS | RUGBY TAGGING SYSTEM | MINESITE INSPECTIONS | LNG/OFFSHORE INSPECTIONS | CONTAINER INSPECTIONS

Industries We Service

We deliver rigging inspections for:

• Mining and processing plants

• Oil & Gas (onshore and offshore)

• Marine and shipyards

• Construction and infrastructure projects

• Manufacturing facilities

• Government and utilities

📲 Can I book an inspection or get a quote online?

Yes — simply visit our Contact Page or call 1300 141 109. We’ll help you schedule a compliant inspection or build an inspection register from scratch.Ensure your lifting gear is safe, compliant, and ready for the next job. 

Why Rigging Inspections Matter

Defective or uncertified rigging gear can cause costly downtime, failed audits, and serious safety incidents.
Regular inspections by a competent person help you:

• Maintain compliance with Work Health & Safety (WHS) laws and Australian Standards.

• Prevent equipment failure.

• Pass client, insurance, and regulatory audits.

• Extend the service life of your gear.

Lifting Equipment we inspect

Our rigging inspection services cover all lifting and rigging gear, including:

• Round slings – AS 4497

• Flat webbing slings – AS 1353

• Chain slings – AS 3775

• Wire rope slings – AS 1666

• Shackles, eyebolts, and load rings

• Beam clamps, spreader bars, and lifting beams

• Rigging screws and turnbuckles

• Plate clamps (vertical and horizontal)

• Lifting magnets and pallet lifters

• Manual and lever hoists, chain blocks

We also conduct proof load testing and tagging to meet color-code inspection systems used across Australian worksites.

Our Inspection Process

1. Visual Examination – Identifying wear, corrosion, deformation, or damage.
2. Measurement & Testing – Checking dimensions, tolerances, and carrying out proof load testing if required.
3. Tagging & Certification – Applying inspection tags and issuing a detailed report with compliance status.
4. Quarantine & Repair Recommendations – Removing unsafe gear from service and advising on repair or replacement.

Mobile & Onsite Service – Perth & Australia-Wide

We provide onsite rigging inspection services in Perth, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Hobart, and across Australia.
Our mobile units are equipped with test gear, tags, and compliance documentation—reducing downtime and keeping your equipment in service.

Training Available – Become a Competent Rigging Inspector

Safe Lifting Australia also offers Rigging Inspector Training, teaching participants how to identify, assess, and tag lifting equipment in accordance with Australian Standards.
Learn more about our Rigging Inspector Training ›

📍 Where do We Operate?

We provide rigging inspections across:

• Perth & greater WA: Metro areas, Karratha, Kalgoorlie, Port Hedland, Newman

• Tasmania: Hobart, Launceston, Devonport

• Other regions: We travel Australia-wide for shutdowns, offshore work, mine sites, and remote inspections. We also support work scopes in Singapore and New Zealand.

📦 Do you supply replacement rigging gear?

Absolutely — we supply compliant replacement items including:

• Chain slings

• Shackles

• Lifting beams and hooks

• Height safety anchorage

• Round slings and webbing slings
  All supplied with test certificates and compliant to Australian Standards.