Inspection: making the invisible visible

Here are some reasons for having your products, processes, installations or a situation inspected on a regular basis.

Inspection brings confidence

Inspection covers all aspects of quality, health, safety and environmental management, as well as efficiency and (asset) integrity. Inspection minimises the risk of defective products, installation downtime and other drawbacks, shows compliance and safeguards your reputation. Thus, it brings confidence.

Inspection reduces risks

You and others must be able to rely on a product, process, installation or must feel safe in a certain environment. Having it inspected reduces risks like defects, malfunctions or accidents.

Inspection improves efficiency

Defects, malfunctions and downtime can have an adverse effect on your productivity, service towards customers and investments. As having your products, processes or installations inspected regularly helps prevent that, it will improve your efficiency.

Inspection prevents disputes

Our inspections map the integrity of your products, processes and/or installations. We inspect them for their functionality, safety and environmental aspects. We know rules and regulations and help you communicate with authorities. The results of an inspection allow you to demonstrate compliance and prevent related disputes.

Inspection improves customer satisfaction

While you improve the quality, reliability and efficiency of your goods, systems, installations or a situation and have it inspected according to rules and regulations, your customers will have a better customer journey or experience. That way, you'll improve their satisfaction in both the short and the long run.

Batch inspection means we assess random samples from a production batch and then judge the entire batch based on the sample inspection results.

Independent inspection helps you to certify the quality and quantity of products you want to import or export. In most cases, these inspections are conducted prior to shipment, sometimes based on (local) regulations. They assure that goods conform to technical specifications and quality standards, and that their quantity is accurate.

Yes, you can. Periodic inspections of building installations, industrial facilities and infrastructure, for example confirm ongoing compliance and performance, and help preserve or extend the life of the asset.

Kiwa can inspect virtually anything for you, whether on-site or remotely. Our skilled and experienced inspectors all over the world operate in a wealth of expert areas. Here are just a few examples of areas we are active in.

• Tank storage, both underground and at ground level, installed temporarily or permanently.

• Pressure equipment like tanks, pumps, compressors and other vessels.

• Lifting devices ranging from cranes and lifts to rollercoasters.

• Real estate, ranging from office buildings to home environments, on all kinds of risks regarding ventilation, electricity, fire safety and so on.

• Fuel stations for safety, maintenance, legal requirements and environmental aspects.

• (Underground) lines, pipes and cables that transport any kind of fluids, gases or currents.

• Surfaces, for example on liquid-tightness or for sports activity purposes.

• Infrastructure, for example road integrity and rigidity, bridge constructions and safety in general.

• (Fire) safety and security like fire extinguishing systems and theft prevention systems.

• Hazardous materials and substances like heavy metals, asbestos, ceramic fibres, PCBs and legionella in living and working environments, from homes to offshore platforms.