Professional inspection by specialists
With INSPECT, KRAUSE offers companies the opportunity to have their work equipment inspected on site by trained inspectors. The service covers a wide range of products: in addition to classic access technology products such as ladders, steps and mobile scaffolding, it also includes fixed ladders, tanker ladders, ice-free scaffolds and customised solutions. In addition, racking systems, power-operated windows, doors and gates, fall protection systems, PPE, industrial trucks and fixed electrical systems and machines can also be inspected.
The inspections are always carried out in accordance with the applicable regulations and standards. In addition to the purely technical inspection, the service includes legally compliant documentation, including digital inventory, inspection of all safety devices, verification of markings and comparison with existing inspection logs. After completion of the inspection, each piece of equipment receives an inspection sticker that clearly indicates the next inspection date.
Practical advantages for users
An example from the skilled trades illustrates the benefits. A company with several assembly teams uses ladders and mobile scaffolding on a daily basis. Instead of regularly taking an assembler away from his actual work, the KRAUSE inspector takes over the complete inspection of all work equipment on an agreed date. This means that there is hardly any organisational effort involved, the assemblers can continue working without interruption and the company saves valuable working time. At the same time, it is ensured that all relevant requirements are met.
The strength of KRAUSE INSPECT is particularly evident in industry. This sector often involves complex systems in which work equipment such as fixed ladders or crossovers provide access to machines, production lines or supply facilities. If work equipment fails or has to be shut down, this can significantly impair operations. External inspection by KRAUSE specialists minimises such risks. Those responsible receive a transparent overview of the condition of all work equipment in use. This makes maintenance more predictable and production interruptions avoidable.
The benefits are just as clear in logistics. Employees regularly need to reach conveyor belts or high storage racks. Mobile platforms and mobile crossovers are indispensable aids for this. Regular inspections by KRAUSE ensure that these work equipment are reliable and resilient at all times. This helps to prevent accidents at work, which can have particularly serious consequences in an environment with high throughput times and tight schedules.
Public institutions also benefit from INSPECT. Administrations, schools, hospitals and clinics, as well as municipal building yards, use a wide variety of work equipment: from simple ladders and mobile scaffolding to shelving systems in archives. However, they often lack their own specialist personnel to carry out the prescribed inspections. The deployment of KRAUSE specialists ensures that all legal requirements are met and that those responsible can demonstrate that they have fulfilled their obligations.
Efficiency, safety and sustainability
The benefits for companies go beyond mere compliance with legal obligations. Regularly inspected work equipment significantly reduces the risk of accidents. A defective ladder rail or an inadequately secured stabiliser, for example, can lead to serious falls with significant consequences for the health of employees and the profitability of the company. The timely detection and rectification of such defects prevents accidents and reduces work interruptions.
In addition, the inspection service contributes to sustainability. Instead of prematurely replacing work equipment due to minor defects, it can often continue to be used after a professional inspection. This conserves resources, reduces waste and lowers costs.
Another advantage is transparent documentation. All inspection documents remain with the company and form a legally compliant basis for internal audits or external reviews. On request, digital management of the documents is also possible, which greatly simplifies planning and control processes.
Digital supplement by wosatec
To make these processes even more efficient, KRAUSE works together with wosatec. With the help of this web app, all inspected work equipment can be managed digitally throughout. Inspection reports can be accessed at any time, inventories are clearly displayed and inspection deadlines are automatically monitored. Those responsible are reminded of upcoming inspections at an early stage, so that no deadline goes unnoticed. The combination of on-site inspection by KRAUSE specialists and digital mapping in the wosatec web app creates maximum transparency and efficiency – from physical inspection to digital management.
Supplementary training courses
In addition to direct inspection services, KRAUSE also supports companies in developing their own expertise. In seminars at the KRAUSE ACADEMY, employees can be trained as ‘qualified persons’ to carry out inspections independently in the future. These seminars take place throughout Germany in seminar hotels, directly on site at the client's premises, at the KRAUSE factory in Alsfeld/Hesse or in digital form as online seminars. This allows companies to decide for themselves whether they want to outsource inspections permanently, build up their own specialist staff or prefer a combination of both solutions.
Systematic safety
The KRAUSE INSPECT inspection service is a practical solution for companies of all sizes. It combines compliance with legal requirements with high efficiency, increases safety in everyday work and contributes to sustainability. The integration of the wosatec web app digitally enhances this service, allowing companies to keep track of their inspected work equipment at all times. For tradespeople, building cleaners, fitters, safety officers, engineers and decision-makers, this means less effort, greater legal certainty and the assurance that they can rely on their work equipment at all times.