1. Statutory Legal Mandates for Plant Machinery
Under German Industrial Safety Ordinance (BetrSichV § 14) and DGUV Rule 100-500, commercial earth-moving plant and lifting machinery must undergo certified occupational safety inspections at least once every 12 months.
- Annual Inspection Interval: Mandatory certified technical inspection every 12 months.
- Site Verification: Inspection protocol logged in machine record and test badge applied to chassis.
- Accident Liability Protection: Preserves insurance coverage with employer liability associations.
2. Primary Safety Checkpoints During UVV Audits
Certified inspection covers all primary structural, hydraulic, and mechanical safety points:
- Hydraulics: High-pressure hoses, relief valve pressures, cylinder leakage, pipe clamps.
- Structure & Wear: Slewing rings, boom bushings, undercarriage tolerances.
- Safety Systems: Reverse alarms, ROPS/FOPS cabin structural integrity, emergency cutoff buttons.