Frequently asked questions - Zurich Engineering
Yes, Zurich is accredited by UKAS as a Type A Inspection Body in accordance with BS EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 and for Testing in accordance with BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005.
Schedules of Accreditation can be viewed www.ukas.com
No, having a product carrying a CE mark does not guarantee product quality. By attaching a CE mark to a product the manufacturing is declaring conformity with all of the legal requirements to achieve CE marking.
If you’re looking for engineering insurance policy documents, you can access them here. You can also access our plant guide for inspection and consultancy services here. If you need any further information, please get in touch.
Statutory inspections are the equivalent of MOTs for plant and machinery, and account for the majority of inspections carried out by our engineering surveyors.
Many different types of plant and machinery are legally required to be inspected at specified regular intervals (for example, every six or 12 months).
Our plant guide explains the different inspection periods for different types of plant and machinery, including:
- Lifting equipment
- General work equipment
- Pressure systems
- Local exhaust ventilation
- Electrical equipment
- Power presses
Our guide also explains the various legislation that applies to different types of equipment, for example: the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998, and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998.