Lifting and manual handling equipment certification and safety UK businesses can depend on. We supply equipment that is fit for its intended purpose and backed by the correct certification. From chain slings and lifting beams to shackles, crane attachments, and lifting eyes, customers can be certain each item meets compliance standards, remains traceable, and is safe to use. Unlike some suppliers, we mark, label, and document every eligible item, so you never have to question its safety or suitability for the task.
How Equipment Is Marked and Identified
We use different marking methods depending on the equipment type:
-Rivet plates and stickers – Applied to beams, frames, grabs, and cranes.
-Stamped tags – Fixed to chain slings, showing ID and SWL (Safe Working Load), with the master link also stamped.
-Manufacturer’s engravings – Found on lifting eyes, shackles, and similar items.
These markings work like rating plates on manufactured machinery. They create a permanent record for traceability and make identification straightforward during use, inspection, or retesting.
What the Markings Show
The markings typically display:
-ID or Batch Number – Enables traceability and links the item to its certificate.
-WLL (Working Load Limit) – Prevents dangerous overloading.
-CE Mark – Confirms compliance with UK and EU standards.
-Manufacturer’s Mark – Shows the origin and accountability.
-Permissible Angle Ratings – Guides correct use for angled lifts.
-Serial Number and Date of Manufacture – Often shown on rating plates or cling labels.
As a result, every piece of information helps you operate the equipment safely and meet compliance requirements.
Why Marking Matters for Compliance and Safety
Marking plays a vital role in both safety and legal compliance. It ensures traceability, prevents misuse, and enables quick action if a defective batch requires a recall.
Furthermore, it helps you comply with UK regulations such as LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) and PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations). These regulations originate from the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and are enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
LOLER governs the safe use of lifting equipment, while PUWER covers the provision, maintenance, and use of all work equipment. Together, they set the legal and safety standards that equipment must meet.
While some suppliers skip proper marking, we ensure that every eligible item is correctly marked and certified. This approach protects your workforce, safeguards your operations, and keeps you compliant.
Testing, Certification & Documentation
We provide each eligible item with matching certificates and full markings. Testing and certification vary depending on the equipment:
-In-house fabricated items – We load test them to 100% proof load before issuing certification.
-Batch-managed items – We test them to confirm compliance with relevant standards.
-Top-brand or CE-certified equipment – We supply them with existing certification, ready for immediate use.
In addition, we build assemblies such as chain slings using only CE certified components, ensuring compliance and traceability from the very start. (Please see our services here)
Confidence in Every Lift
When you buy from us, you receive more than just products, you benefit from complete lifting and manual handling equipment certification and safety UK as standard. We mark, certify, and document every eligible item, ensuring it meets LOLER, PUWER, and CE requirements.
This means you can operate with complete peace of mind, knowing your equipment is fit for purpose, legally compliant, and safe to use. From delivery to the first lift, everything is ready for safe, legal, and traceable operation.