Rigging & Inspections

Q: What steps are involved in your lifting equipment inspection process?

Visual inspection: We carry out a thorough visual inspection of your lifting equipment to identify any visible signs of wear or damage. This is recorded and documented within our Tech-Inspect portal. Tagging: Equipment is then tagged indicating compliance with the specific information captured in Tech Inspect Reporting: Nobles Tech Inspect portal provides a live comprehensive report documenting all work carried out, identifying any potential failures, lifespan recommendations, and future inspection dates.

Nobles Deliver Trusted Lifting Equipment Inspections and Testing

Nobles’ experienced field team operates nationwide, providing regular lifting equipment inspections, onsite testing, and ongoing maintenance and repair. We are NATA-accredited and operate in accordance with relevant Australian Standards.

This means you can be confident in the safety and serviceability of your equipment

We deliver prompt and reliable service ensuring that downtime on expiring equipment is kept to a minimum.

All repairs and testing are conducted within relevant Australian Standards and Nobles has the capacity to conduct this testing both in-house and on-site. Our mobile units conduct testing capable of up to 30 tonnes.

Contact our team today to enquire about our testing and inspection services.

Lifting Inspection Services

Nobles delivers a range of lifting inspection services across a wide range of equipment, including cranes, hoists and height safety equipment.

Remote and Regional Capability

Whether servicing mining operations, ports, construction projects, manufacturing facilities or oil & gas assets, Nobles can mobilise inspection and testing teams to remote locations throughout Australia. Mobile testing units provide onsite proof load testing, repairs and certification, reducing downtime and eliminating transport costs.

Advanced Testing Facilities

Nobles maintains workshop testing facilities with capacities up to 1,000 tonnes and mobile testing capabilities up to 30 tonnes, enabling certification of a wide range of lifting and rigging equipment.

Reliable onsite inspections, testing, and repairs – minimising downtime and maximising safety.

ONSITE SERVICES

Nobles Onsite Service brings quality inspections, testing, repairs, and certification directly to you, minimising operational downtime and eliminating transport costs. Our fully equipped service vehicles operate in remote locations across Australia, offering immediate repairs and on-the-spot certification by our specialist technicians.

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Visual Inspection

Proof Load Testing

Test Bed Capacity

Pull Tests

Repair Stock

Replacement Stock

Immediate Repair

Immediate Testing

NATA Accreditation

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Certifying Lifting Equipment Throughout Australia

We provide lifting equipment testing and certification Australia-wide, servicing WA, NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, and NT.

Australian Standards dictate that lifting equipment must be inspected at regular intervals by a competent person. This is essential for maintaining lifting equipment safety and keeping your workers protected. We inspect the equipment against strict guidelines and verify load capacities to ensure everything is safe and fit for use. Once testing is complete, each piece of equipment is tagged with its certified load and test date. The tag also includes the next due inspection date for easy reference.

Ensure worker and lifting equipment safety with Nobles’ lifting equipment inspections and testing. Contact our team today to discuss your workplace needs.

Visit our Lifting and Rigging Solutions page for more information on these services.

Lifting and Rigging Inspections & Testing FAQs

How often does lifting equipment need to be inspected?admin2026-06-08T10:41:05+08:00

How often does lifting equipment need to be inspected?

Lifting equipment should be inspecting in accordance with its relevant Australian Standard.

What types of equipment does Nobles inspect?admin2026-06-08T10:42:13+08:00

What types of equipment does Nobles inspect?

Nobles conducts inspections and testing for all lifting equipment, including:

Wire rope slings
Chain slings
Synthetic web slings
Shackles
Hooks
Lifting beams
Spreader bars
Hoists
Winches
Crane lifting accessories
Anchor points
Height safety equipment
Wire ropes and terminations
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

What are the Australian compliance standards for lifting equipment?admin2026-06-08T10:42:39+08:00

What are the Australian compliance standards for lifting equipment?

In Australia lifting equipment falls under various Australian Standards that set up the inspection, repair and testing requirements. Nobles is an accredited NATA testing laboratory. NATA is the national leading accreditation for load testing in Australia.

What steps are involved in your lifting equipment inspection process?admin2026-06-08T10:43:25+08:00

What steps are involved in your lifting equipment inspection process?

Visual inspection: We carry out a thorough visual inspection of your lifting equipment to identify any visible signs of wear or damage. This is recorded and documented within our Tech-Inspect portal.
Tagging: Equipment is then tagged indicating compliance with the specific information captured in Tech Inspect
Reporting: Nobles Tech Inspect portal provides a live comprehensive report documenting all work carried out, identifying any potential failures, lifespan recommendations, and future inspection dates.

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