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DOLE-OSHC Accreditation No. 1410-18020618-007

DOLE-OSHC Accredited Testing Organization

Third-party safety inspection for cranes and heavy equipment

Independent technical inspection, load testing and certification of lifting and construction heavy equipment across the Philippines since 2006.

A goliath gantry crane standing against an overcast sky at a client site

DOLE-OSHC accredited testing organization

Serving the Philippines since 2006

Reports reviewed and approved by Professional Mechanical Engineers

Calibrated digital load weight indicators and precision measuring tools

Accredited by DOLE-OSHC

An accredited Testing Organization authorised to conduct third-party technical safety inspection, testing and certification of construction heavy equipment.

Licensed professional engineers

Every final report and certificate is reviewed and approved by a Professional Mechanical Engineer, as required by the Department of Labor and Employment.

Calibrated instruments

Digital load weight indicators and calibrated precision measuring tools ensure accurate weight and geometric measurement.

What an inspection looks like

Our engineers work on your site, on your equipment. Every assessment is documented, measured with calibrated instruments and signed off by a Professional Mechanical Engineer.

  • An LHESSA inspector in a hi-vis vest and hard hat examining the steel structure of an overhead crane

    Structural inspection of crane girders and end carriages

  • An inspector recording findings on a clipboard beside a tracked excavator on site

    On-site assessment of construction heavy equipment

  • A technician checking a chain hoist and rigging assembly mounted on an overhead crane beam

    Hoists, chains and rigging gear checked under load

  • An inspector in a hi-vis vest examining the wear points on an excavator bucket

    Wear, cracking and deformation measured, not estimated

  • A technician inspecting the hoist mechanism of an overhead travelling crane

    Mechanical and electrical function testing

  • An LHESSA load test rig painted in yellow and black hazard stripes

    Load testing with digital load weight indicators

What we do

Independent inspection, testing, certification and training for lifting and construction heavy equipment.

History

Lifting and Heavy Equipment Safety Specialist of Asia Corporation (LHESSACORP) was established on April 24, 2006 and was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company is an accredited Testing Organization by the Department of Labor and Employment - Occupational Safety and Health Center to conduct "Third Party Technical Safety Inspection/Testing and Certification of Construction Heavy Equipment" pursuant to Section 10 of Department Order No. 13, series 1998 (Guidelines Governing Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Industry).

It is primarily engaged in Quality Control and Skills Training for all types of lifting equipment such as cranes and construction heavy equipment. The company uses state-of-the-art digital load weight measuring devices (Load Weight Indicators) and calibrated precision measuring tools to ensure accuracy of required weight and geometric measurement respectively.

LHESSA Corp. holds a reputation for quality service that has enabled it to be a reliable resource for third-party safety inspection of construction heavy equipment.

Management Profile

The officers and key personnel of Lifting and Heavy Equipment Safety Specialist of Asia are professionals with excellent technical track records in quality and safety inspection, as well as operation skills training on mobile cranes, lifting equipment and earth moving equipment. The personnel with multi-disciplined capacity are:

  • Professional Mechanical Engineers
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Mining Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Electrical Engineers
  • Safety Consultants
  • Safety Practitioners
  • Tower Crane Erection and Dismantling Expert
  • Certified Crane Operator
  • Industrial Master Electrician
  • Certified Plant Mechanic
  • NDT Trained Personnel
  • LEEA Certified Crane Inspector

Occupational Health and Safety Objectives

Lifting and Heavy Equipment Safety Specialist of Asia Corporation is a Technical Safety Organization that applies the international and domestic technical standards required by the government through the Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC) of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The organization is committed to ensuring the correct process of technical evaluation on all lifting equipment submitted for inspection, so that risks are prevented and minimised.

Integrated Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety Policy

LHESSA Corporation employees and investors are committed to this policy statement. The statement ensures that inspection and testing services meet, and in many areas exceed, the expectations of both internal and external customers at all times. LHESSA is also committed to the development of its employees and stakeholders into best-in-class service professionals.

Plan

Set objectives and develop standards and work instructions. Carry out suitable risk assessment and implement adequate controls. Develop business continuity, crisis management and emergency response plans. Develop arrangements to comply with national and international standards.

Do

Deliver our service commitment in a timely manner while ensuring the safety and welfare of the technical team on assignment. Maintain good communication so everyone understands what our commitments are, the reason for them, and what is required of them.

Check

Have processes in place to evaluate that we actually achieve what we set out to do. Active (proactive) monitoring: meeting annual objectives, legal compliance, planned preventive inspections and audits.

Act

Annual management review (auditing and action for improvement) to ensure existence, adequacy and effectiveness in delivering objectives.

Our commitments

  • Provide quality services to clients by sending qualified and competent personnel to examine their equipment.
  • Provide on-time delivery of inspection reports and certificates.
  • Continuously improve services by constantly upgrading the skills of staff and using reliable instruments for technical evaluation of equipment.
  • Provide adequate resources for employees to continuously live at an acceptable standard.
  • Provide safe working conditions for employees.

Mission

  • Providing technical expertise to our clients with regard to lifting and construction heavy equipment assessment.
  • To contribute to the economic progress of the nation by working with government agencies and clients on the preservation of life and property, providing technical expertise on lifting safety in the construction, mining, industrial, maritime and power generation industries.
  • Be a company of choice for its employees and other stakeholders.

Vision

  • A premier nationwide inspection and equipment training professional organization in the Philippines and related communities.

Is your lifting equipment due for inspection?

Lifting equipment must be inspected at least once a year. Talk to our technical team about scheduling an inspection at your site.