Periodic Inspection Report: Validity Period and Contents
Short answer: The periodic inspection report is an official record documenting that the inspection has been carried out and that the equipment is compliant. Its validity period extends until the equipment is fully compliant. until the next periodic inspection date (usually one year). The report must include information about the authorized person conducting the inspection and the accredited organization.
The output of the periodic inspection is the most important document in the employer's possession during audits and in case of accidents. However, not every report is created equal; its content and who prepared it determine its legal validity.
Report Validity Period
A periodic inspection report examines the equipment. until the next inspection period This is valid. In other words, for equipment subject to annual inspection, the report is valid for approximately one year; when this period expires, the inspection must be renewed and a new report issued. An expired report will be considered invalid during the inspection.
What should a valid report include?
- Equipment description, serial/label information, and location.
- Applied standards and methods
- Measurement and test results
- Identified irregularities and evaluation.
- Result (suitable/not suitable) and next check-up date.
- Information and signature of the authorized person conducting the inspection.
- Accreditation body information (TURKAK)
Why is an Accredited Report Important?
A report issued by a TÜRKAK-accredited organization is much stronger in terms of both legal audits and international validity. Reports issued without accreditation may create problems in audits or disputes.
Frequently Asked Questions
My report has expired, what should I do?
You must have a new periodic inspection and an updated report prepared before or as soon as the current one expires; an expired report is invalid.
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