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Crane & Lifting Equipment Inspection and Certification – Queensland & Australia Wide

Cranes and lifting equipment in Queensland must be inspected, certified, and maintained to meet strict WHS compliance requirements. Black Square Engineering provides RPEQ-led crane and lifting equipment certification, inspection, and compliance sign-off services across Queensland.

​Whether you require periodic inspection, certification for new or modified equipment, or support to meet audit and compliance requirements, we deliver practical, defensible engineering outcomes. We work with crane owners, hire companies, and operators to ensure equipment is safe, compliant, and ready for operation.

RPEQ Certified Crane and Lifting Services

Our engineers can assist you with:

Cranes and Equipment We Assess

Our experience includes:

  • Mobile and fixed cranes

  • Lifting beams and frames

  • Hoists and winches

  • Custom lifting attachments

  • Modified or repaired lifting equipment

Inspection and Compliance Requirements

Our services may include:

We work with applicable Australian Standards and regulatory guidance.

Operator and Owner Responsibilities

Crane and lifting equipment owners are responsible for:

  • Ongoing inspection and maintenance

  • Safe operation and record keeping

  • Implementing engineering recommendations

We provide clarity on where engineering involvement is required — and where it is not.

Queensland Crane Compliance Support

We support crane and lifting equipment compliance across Queensland and Australia, including metro, regional and remote operations.

Discuss Crane or Lifting Equipment Compliance

If you require inspection, certification, or engineering advice, we can assist.

Crane & Lifting Equipment FAQs

Does lifting equipment need to be certified?

Not all lifting equipment requires formal certification, but many items do require engineering assessment, proof testing or compliance with Australian Standards before they can be safely placed into service.

Equipment such as lifting beams, spreader beams, crane attachments, personnel lifting devices and custom lifting equipment often require engineering verification, particularly if they have been newly manufactured or modified.

Black Square Engineering provides independent engineering assessment and certification to help ensure lifting equipment is safe, compliant and fit for its intended purpose.

Can a modified crane attachment be certified?

Yes. Modifying a crane attachment may affect its structural capacity, load path and compliance with the applicable Australian Standards.

Any modification should be assessed by a suitably qualified engineer to confirm the attachment remains safe to operate and continues to perform as intended. This may include engineering calculations, structural verification and proof load testing where appropriate.

Whether the attachment is new, repaired or modified, an engineering assessment provides confidence that it is suitable for ongoing service.

When does a lifting beam require engineering certification?

Lifting beams and spreader beams are commonly used to safely distribute loads during lifting operations. Because they are structural lifting devices, they should be designed and verified by a qualified engineer before being placed into service.

Engineering certification confirms the lifting beam has been assessed for its intended load, lifting configuration and operating conditions in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards.

This helps reduce risk while providing owners with documented evidence that the equipment has been independently verified.

How often should lifting equipment be inspected?

Inspection requirements depend on the type of lifting equipment, how frequently it is used and the environment in which it operates.

Regular inspections help identify wear, deformation, corrosion, fatigue and other defects before they become safety issues. Many workplaces also have legislative obligations to maintain lifting equipment in a safe condition and keep appropriate inspection records.

An engineering inspection may also be required after modifications, repairs, overload events or where there is uncertainty about an item's condition.

What Australian Standards apply to lifting equipment?

The applicable Australian Standards depend on the type of lifting equipment being assessed.

Different Standards apply to cranes, lifting devices, lifting beams, below-the-hook equipment, welded structures and lifting accessories. Identifying the correct Standard is an important part of ensuring equipment is designed, manufactured and operated safely.

Black Square Engineering assesses lifting equipment against the relevant Australian Standards and project requirements, helping clients meet both compliance obligations and practical operational needs.

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