Lemonsafe® expands its inspection areas with IPAC accreditation, focusing on Work Equipment Safety
Lemonsafe® is accredited by IPAC – the Portuguese Accreditation Institute – as an inspection body in the area of workplace equipment safety, under the NP EN ISO/IEC 17020 standard. This accreditation recognizes the company's technical competence, impartiality, and reliability, consolidating Lemonsafe® as a national benchmark in the workplace safety sector.
Through its specialized brand Laborsafe®, the company currently offers seven distinct accreditations, covering critical equipment in industrial, logistics, and maintenance environments.
Consult the official Lemonsafe® accreditation sheet on the IPAC website
Why is it important to choose an entity accredited by IPAC?
Using an accredited is more than an option — it's a guarantee of trust, safety, and compliance. Accreditation according to international standards, such as ISO/IEC 17020, ensures that all inspections are carried out based on rigorous, impartial, and audited criteria, guaranteeing the consistency and reliability of the results.
Reports issued by accredited bodies are internationally recognized. This global acceptance represents a real competitive advantage for companies, allowing them to operate more efficiently and with peace of mind in diverse markets.
Accreditation protects companies from unpleasant surprises by ensuring that all legal, regulatory, and safety requirements are fully met.
Furthermore, accredited bodies follow strict impartiality protocols and undergo regular audits, ensuring that inspections are free from external influence. This commitment to integrity reinforces customer confidence and directly contributes to the safety of equipment and personnel.
Continuous improvement is also a requirement for accreditation. Organizations keep up-to-date with new technologies and regulations, ensuring that the services provided keep pace with industry evolution and offer effective, current, and safe solutions.
With stringent quality control systems, validated inspection methods, and properly calibrated equipment, the results obtained are accurate, traceable, and technically sound. All associated documentation is detailed and auditable, ensuring transparency and reliability at every stage of the process.
Finally, reports issued by accredited bodies are widely accepted by regulators and insurers, which helps reduce legal risks and facilitates the placing of products on the market — with confidence, security and full compliance.
Choosing an accredited organization means choosing quality, safety, trust, and protection for your business.
What are Lemonsafe®'s IPAC Accreditations in the Area of Workplace Equipment Safety?
Lemonsafe®, through Laborsafe®, is accredited for the periodic inspection of the following equipment:
Harnesses – EN 361:2002
Lifting Slings – EN 1492-1:2000+A1:2008
Fixed Ladders – ISO – ISO 14122-4:2016
Fixed Ladders – DIN – DIN 18799-1:2019
Lifelines – EN 795:2012
Carabiners – EN 362:2004
Metal Racks / Storage Systems – EN 15635:2008
Each of these accreditations strictly adheres to its respective normative framework.
Interview with Eng. José Manuel Viegas, founder of Lemonsafe®
What does this accreditation mean for Lemonsafe®?
The accreditation obtained represents the culmination of a rigorous evaluation process and the formal recognition of Lemonsafe®'s technical competence as an Inspection Body. More than a seal of quality, it is an objective guarantee for our clients: the inspections we carry out are conducted with technical rigor, impartiality, and proven reliability.
What distinguishes Lemonsafe®'s approach in this area?
At Lemonsafe®, prevention and valuing the human factor are at the heart of our work. Our team of inspectors combines high technical qualifications with the ability to understand real-world work contexts, ensuring effective, close-knit, and sensitive action to the operational realities of our clients. We believe that technical safety without empathy is not complete safety—and it is this integrated vision that sets us apart.
What is the future vision for Laborsafe®?
Laborsafe® will continue to grow sustainably and responsibly, maintaining high quality standards and gradually expanding its areas of operation.
We aim to consolidate ourselves as the leading partner in technical inspection and occupational safety, promoting an ethical, close, and results-oriented approach.
In parallel, we will reinforce our investment in technological innovation, developing solutions that not only address the current challenges of organizations but also anticipate the future demands of the sector.
Trust and security with Lemonsafe®
With IPAC accreditation, Lemonsafe® reaffirms its commitment to technical excellence, legal compliance, and the promotion of safer, more sustainable, and efficient work environments.
Are your company's work equipment compliant with current regulations?
Talk to the experts at Lemonsafe® and schedule your accredited inspection through the Laborsafe® brand today.
