Inspection of Stairs, Ladders & Mobile Scaffold Towers by Kiwa KVVM
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Following a successful inspection, the equipment is issued with a clearly visible approval label and you receive a comprehensive inspection report detailing the results and any recommendations.
Expert Inspections for Safe Access Equipment
Portable climbing equipment is subject to wear and tear and must be regularly inspected to ensure continued safety and compliance. Kiwa KVVM inspects a wide range of access equipment, including:
• Platform stairs
• Adjustable stairs
• Ladders
• Mobile scaffold towers
Our inspections help you identify potential risks, verify compliance and ensure that your equipment remains safe for daily use.
Compliance with Recognized Standards
Kiwa KVVM performs inspections in accordance with leading national and European standards, including:
- NEN 2484
Portable Climbing Equipment – Ladders and Stairs. This standard defines terminology, technical requirements, testing methods, safe use and maintenance requirements for portable climbing equipment. - NEN-EN 1004:2020
Mobile Access and Working Towers Constructed from Prefabricated Components. This standard specifies requirements for the design, dimensions, loading capacity, safety and performance of mobile scaffold towers. - NEN-EN 131
The EN 131 series is the European standard for ladders, folding ladders, telescopic ladders, ladder accessories, mobile platform ladders and stepladders. It establishes comprehensive requirements for product design, testing, marking and user safety, ensuring that ladder equipment meets recognized quality and performance standards.
The series consists of eight parts, each addressing specific safety, design and operational requirements for different types of ladders and ladder accessories:
NEN-EN 131-1 Ladders – Part 1: Terms, types and functional dimensions
NEN-EN 131-2 Ladders – Part 2: Requirements, testing and marking
NEN-EN 131-3 Ladders – Part 3: Safety instructions and user information
NEN-EN 131-4 Ladders – Part 4: Single and multiple hinge-joint ladders
NEN-EN 131-5 Ladders – Part 5: Ladder accessories
NEN-EN 131-6 Ladders – Part 6: Telescopic ladders
NEN-EN 131-7 Ladders – Part 7: Mobile platform ladders and mobile platform steps
NEN-EN 131-8 Ladders – Part 8: Ladders with a separate platform
Gain Insight Into the Condition of Your Equipment
An inspection by Kiwa KVVM provides a clear assessment of the condition and compliance status of your stairs, ladders and mobile scaffold towers. The inspection results help you determine whether corrective actions or repairs are required to maintain a safe workplace.
By regularly inspecting your equipment, you demonstrate your commitment to workplace safety and support compliance with occupational health and safety obligations.
Approval Label and Detailed Inspection Report
When inspected equipment meets all applicable requirements, Kiwa KVVM issues an approval label as proof of compliance. This provides confidence to both owners and employees who use the equipment on a daily basis.
In addition, you will receive a detailed inspection report containing the inspection findings, observations and recommendations. The approval label serves as visible evidence that the equipment has been professionally inspected.
Service Area
Kiwa KVVM conducts inspections of stairs, ladders and mobile scaffold towers throughout the Netherlands and in neighbouring European countries.
Looking for a reliable and independent inspection partner? Contact Kiwa KVVM to schedule an inspection and ensure your access equipment remains safe, compliant and ready for use.
Why Kiwa?
Kiwa Fire Safety & Security (Kiwa FSS) is a leading TIC company specializing in the Testing, Inspection and Certification of products, installations and organizations in the fields of fire safety, life safety and security. Our TIC services contribute to quality, safety, health, reliability and sustainability. In addition, we provide training services from a fully independent, objective and impartial position.
Kiwa KVVM is an independent inspection body specializing in the safety of warehouse racking systems, rack-supported mezzanine floors and free-standing mezzanine floors. We deliver our services in a professional, flexible, customer-focused and innovative manner.
Our services include carrying out inspections and providing training from a fully independent, objective and impartial position. All Kiwa KVVM inspectors are VCA certified and hold an industrial climbing certificate, enabling them to safely and effectively inspect warehouse storage systems at height.
This combination of expertise, independence and practical experience makes Kiwa KVVM a trusted partner for ensuring the safety and compliance of your warehouse environment.
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