BMWT-Keur also continues to grow substantially in corona year'

Thanks to the sector protocol 'Working safely together', the inspections of mobile work equipment and warehouse racks could continue even after the coronavirus outbreak. This helped thousands of people in the vital and all other sectors to continue working efficiently and safely. 

A total of as many as 350,605 inspections were conducted in 2020. That is considerably more than the 328,188 inspections in 2019. The growth occurs particularly in the product categories of traction batteries (12.7 percent), aerial work platforms (8.5 percent) and civil & utility construction (4.0 percent).

The growth of BMWT-Keur is remarkable given the enormous impact of the coronavirus on business. Even in these exceptional circumstances that continue to this day, employers must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations. These state that they are obliged to periodically inspect their mobile work equipment and warehouse racks.

The fact that BMWT-Keur grew proves that many companies followed suit despite the exceptional circumstances. In other words, even in the coronary year, safety was undiminished high on the agenda of companies.

Special sector protocol

Safety inspections were carried out with the necessary precautions. When the virus raged in the spring of 2020, BMWT responded by drafting the sector protocol "Working safely together.

This protocol describes what BMWT inspectors can do to protect everyone involved as much as possible from infection and the consequences of the coronavirus during their work. Examples include making arrangements for the location of the inspection and cleaning work equipment with alcohol prior to and after the inspection.

Naturally, the inspectors follow RIVM guidelines, such as washing hands for 20 seconds, keeping a distance of one and a half meters and wearing mouth caps during movements. The protocol will remain in effect until the virus is spent and the government abolishes corona measures.

Guarantee

BMWT-Keur offers the employer confirmation that their work equipment is well maintained and in good condition. In addition, the periodic inspections relieve the employer regarding its obligations for the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

BMWT represents the interests of suppliers of construction machinery, warehouse equipment, road building machinery and transport equipment. BMWT provides added value for its members and their customers in the field of safe, competent and sustainable working.

BMWT-Keur secures the quality of safety inspections performed by participating companies; BMWT-Train provides badges and certificates for the operation of work equipment, and BMWT-CERT secures the quality of SOG exams and exams Recovering mobile air conditioners.

In the area of sustainability, BMWT offers the Keur Duurzame Bedrijfsvoering, the Efficiency Label for Traction Loaders, The New Turning and The New Lifting.

There are 114 companies certified to perform periodic safety inspections under BMWT certification.