Inspection services
Accredited according to the EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 standard under n°NAH-3-0041/2023
A type Inspection Body
Why Work With GÉPTESZT?
- Over 35 years of experience in periodic inspections (since 1987)
- Accredited inspection body under MSZ EN ISO/IEC 17020
- Specialized expertise in high-risk and regulated lifting applications
- 500–500 million HUF professional and liability insurance coverage
- Documentation and communication designed for technical decision-makers, with institutional independence and legal accountability in mind
- Dedicated back-office team with experienced coordinators who manage scheduling, on-site logistics, and documentation workflows
- Robust and evolving IT infrastructure to support digital reporting, inspection tracking, and client-specific asset records
Periodic Inspections for Lifting Equipment
Since 1987, GÉPTESZT has performed periodic safety inspections under the MSZ 9721 national standard series. These inspections support the safe operation and legal compliance of a wide range of lifting equipment, including:
- Bridge cranes (MSZ 9721-2)
- Mobile cranes (MSZ 9721-3)
- Powered industrial lift trucks (MSZ 9721-4)
- Hoists for goods or persons up to 0.15 m/s (MSZ 9721-5)
- Mobile elevating work platforms (MSZ 9721-8)
High-Risk Commissioning Inspections
Commissioning inspections are required in Hungary for certain high-risk lifting systems. These include site-assembled powered cranes and temporary personnel lifting setups (e.g., man baskets mounted on forklifts or cranes). GÉPTESZT verifies the integration of lifting baskets, modification safety, and readiness for personnel lifting.
These inspections are a national legal requirement under Section 21(5) of the Hungarian Occupational Safety Act (Mvt.), and apply to equipment types listed in Section 2/b of 5/1993. (XII. 26.) MüM rendelet.
Specialized Periodic Inspections
- Stage, Studio, and Broadcast Lifting Systems. As a focused area of expertise, GÉPTESZT inspects lifting equipment used in theatres, television production, and film studios. We cover stage machinery, hoists, trusses, motors, control gear, and rigging structures. Inspections are aligned with specific safety regulations for performing arts and broadcasting environments.
- Wind Turbine-Integrated Lifting Equipment. We provide inspection and load testing services for suspended platforms and gondola-mounted hoists built into wind turbine structures.
Fall Protection PPE Inspections
Drawing on our long-standing designation as a type-testing body (since 2010), GÉPTESZT performs periodic inspections for fall protection personal protective equipment (PPE). This includes full-body harnesses, lanyards with energy absorbers, guided-type fall arresters, and connectors.
In Hungary, from January 1, 2026, based on national regulation 65/1999. (VII. 22.) EüM, periodic inspections for PPE subject to such requirements must be carried out--upon the user’s request—by the manufacturer or by a body designated for the inspection, testing or certification of the specific PPE type.
Workplace Equipment Safety Checks
In compliance with the Hungarian regulation 10/2016. (IV. 5.) NGM rendelet, which implements provisions of EU Directive 2009/104/EC on the use of work equipment by workers, we inspect a wide range of workplace equipment beyond classic lifting devices. This includes portable ladders, scaffolding, storage racks, access stands, wheeled carts, and support trestles.
Where needed, we offer QR code marking and integration with inventory systems.
Additional Services
Beyond conformity assessments, GÉPTESZT also assists technical personnel with:
- Refresher training for lifting equipment operators and riggers
- Self-rescue and emergency descent practice for fall protection users
- End-to-end inspection coordination: scheduling, site visits, documentation, and compliance liaison
- Administrative services for lifting equipment registration and compliance tracking
Built on decades of field experience, formal recognition, and practical sector knowledge, our inspection services support professionals working in regulated and high-consequence environments.