Deaths and injuries in the workplace are still a continuing problem in every industrialized nation. To ensure safer conditions for workers who are in contact with high risk
equipment demands strict controls. Installations need to be checked regularly. Indeed, it is the only way to ensure that installations comply with regulations, thus minimizing risk.
Lifts are the most common means of transport in the world. Over the last few decades, safety at the design stage has been constantly improving. Older installations that have not been modernized may still present risks since they were built to follow design and safety standards that are now out-of-date. To minimize risk and comply with regulations, lift installations need to be checked regularly.