Technická inšpekcia, a.s., in accordance with Section 14, Paragraph 1, Letter b) of the Act, performs official tests and repeated official tests pursuant to legal regulations to ensure occupational health and safety (Section 12 of Decree No. 508/2009 Coll.) on classified technical equipment, including their marking and the issuance of relevant documents.
Official testing of classified technical equipment
An official test is a verification of whether classified technical equipment, prior to being placed into service, corresponds to the certified design documentation and is fit for safe and reliable operation, including safe handling. Performance of an official test is mandatory for Group A classified technical equipment.
The official test is performed
- after the completion of production (with the exception of specified products) and assembly of the classified technical equipment,
- before placing the classified technical equipment into service (at the site of future operation),
- after the completion of a repair of a pressure unit by welding for classified pressure and gas equipment,
- after the completion of a reconstruction of the classified technical equipment.
The applicant shall provide for the test
- design documentation that was submitted for assessment and a document regarding its assessment, or,
- in the case of specified products, a declaration of conformity, or the CE marking on the equipment is sufficient,
- reports on professional inspections and professional tests of other equipment,
- other necessary documents (by mutual agreement),
- an inspection technician, if necessary,
- auxiliary workers, if required,
- qualified equipment operators, if required.
The official test is performed based on an application. Further conditions can be agreed upon with the relevant workplace of Technická inšpekcia, a.s.
Repeated official testing of classified technical equipment
A repeated official test is a verification at regular intervals of whether the classified technical equipment meets the conditions for safe and reliable operation and whether it is operated in a safe manner.
The repeated official test is performed
- within the intervals specified in the annexes to Decree No. 508/2009 Coll.,
- at the latest after every ten years of operation for electrical technical equipment,
- before putting the equipment back into service pursuant to Section 9, Paragraph 2, Letter c) of Decree No. 508/2009 Coll.
The applicant shall provide for the test
- accompanying technical documentation,
- records of performed professional inspections and professional tests (especially the most recent ones),
- other necessary documents (by mutual agreement),
- an inspection technician, if necessary,
- auxiliary workers, if required,
- qualified equipment operators, if necessary,
- the protocol and decision of the supervisory authority, in the case of a test where the use of the equipment was prohibited by a labor inspector.
The repeated official test is performed based on an application.
Safety verification of machinery
Technická inšpekcia, a.s., in accordance with Section 14, Paragraph 1, Letter d) of the Act, performs assessments of whether technical equipment, materials, and documentation of technical equipment and technologies meet occupational health and safety requirements and issues professional opinions.
Safety verification (control, inspection, and testing) of machinery as work equipment is performed in connection with Section 5 of the Government Regulation of the Slovak Republic No. 392/2006 Coll.
Safety verification is performed
- after the installation of the work equipment and before its first use, and by inspection after its installation at another location, to ensure the correct installation of the work equipment and its proper functioning,
- regularly and whenever exceptional circumstances occur that may jeopardize the safe operation of the work equipment, in particular modifications, malfunctions, accidents, the effects of natural phenomena, or a prolonged break in its use.
The applicant shall provide for the control, inspection, and test
- accompanying technical documentation (instructions for use),
- a declaration of conformity, if the machinery (specified product) was placed on the market according to the relevant technical regulation valid at the time of its placement on the market,
- records of performed official tests, professional inspections, and professional tests for all classified technical equipment that are part of the machinery, including the power supply to the machinery,
- other necessary documents (e.g., protocol for determining external influences, protocol from the verification of safety parameters of forming machines, protocol from the verification of the safe distance of protective devices, etc.),
- auxiliary workers, if required,
- qualified equipment operators.
Safety verification of machinery is performed based on an application.
Distilleries, vinegar plants, and yeast plants
Technická inšpekcia, a.s. performs assessments of distilleries, vinegar plants, and yeast plants for permits to produce, handle, and process alcohol in a distillery and its placement on the market in accordance with Section 3, Paragraph 3, Letter j) of Act of the National Council of the Slovak Republic No. 467/2002 Coll. on the Production and Placement of Alcohol on the Market, as amended.
More information can be found in the Assessment of Distilleries section.
Why choose Technická inšpekcia?
- Credibility — Our credibility is guaranteed by state authorities and organizations of the Slovak Republic (NIP, SNAS, ÚNMS SR).
- Expertise, independence, and impartiality — We understand our work and do not allow our judgment and decision-making to be influenced, which is also guaranteed by SNAS accreditations.
- Unrivaled technical equipment — We possess modern instrumentation and measuring technology that allows us to objectively determine the safety parameters of equipment in your operations.
- Comprehensive technical safety services — We are the only entity providing comprehensive services in the field of technical equipment safety from their design and construction, through operation, until their decommissioning.
- Honest approach — In the event of negative findings, we communicate truthfully with the client and assist them by providing all relevant information so that they can rectify the deficiencies.
- Quality management system — It is built based on the requirements of the STN EN ISO/IEC 17020 standard to provide the client with confidence in the inspection and certification activities performed. It is regularly verified by SNAS assessments.
- Client-oriented approach — A satisfied client is a client who is heard, understood, and informed.
- European level of service — We perform our work in accordance with procedures based on European regulations and global technical standards.
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