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Never miss a periodic inspection of lifting equipment
In Türkiye cranes, forklifts, lifting platforms, conveyors and lifting accessories must be inspected at least once a year, and scaffolding every 6 months, unless a standard sets a shorter interval (Work Equipment Regulation, Annex III). Authorised persons in EKİPNET inspect under an İSG-KATİP contract.
Under Türkiye's Regulation on Health and Safety Requirements in the Use of Work Equipment, cranes, forklifts, lifting platforms, conveyors and lifting accessories are subject to periodic inspection. Unless the applicable standard sets a shorter interval, the inspection is due at least once a year, and every 6 months for scaffolding.
Inspections are carried out by authorised persons registered in EKİPNET; the employer signs the inspection contract through İSG-KATİP beforehand and keeps the results.
At a glance
| Equipment | Maximum interval |
|---|---|
| Cranes, hoists, forklifts and other industrial trucks, lifting platforms, conveyors, lifting accessories | 1 year |
| Scaffolding | 6 months |
| Load test (at working capacity) | Once a year |
An inspection is also required before first use after installation, after major maintenance or repair, and whenever non-mobile equipment is relocated (Article 7/2-a). Building lifts fall under separate legislation.
Who is responsible?
The employer: arranges the inspection, keeps the results and signs the contract through İSG-KATİP beforehand (Article 7).
Recent change
The Annex III tables were reorganised on 23 December 2025; for some newly added equipment the rules apply from 1 January 2027.
Tracking it with ExpirySuite
- Add each item as equipment, upload the inspection report as a file and enter the next inspection date.
- Reminders arrive 60, 30, 14, 7 and 1 day before the date; overdue inspections are also reported to managers.
- On the Business plan, a requirement rule can make the inspection report mandatory for a given equipment type, so missing reports show up in the list.
Frequently asked questions
- How often must a forklift be inspected?
- At least once a year, unless the applicable standard sets a shorter interval (Annex III of the regulation).
- And scaffolding?
- At least every 6 months.
- Who may carry out the inspection?
- Authorised persons registered in EKİPNET; the employer signs the contract through İSG-KATİP first.
Sources
- Regulation on Health and Safety Requirements in the Use of Work Equipment, Article 7 and Annex III (last amended Official Gazette 23 Dec 2025; Turkish)
- Ministry of Labour and Social Security (İSGGM) notice, 24 Dec 2025
Last checked: Sep 28, 2026 · This page summarises official sources for general information and is not legal advice. Check the linked sources for current rules and fees.
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