Laborsafe®
Certified Industrial Safety Inspections
Laborsafe® , a brand of Lemonsafe® , performs independent technical inspections of machinery, work equipment, and personal protective equipment used in industrial and professional environments.
Guarantee of Technical Competence
Inspections are carried out by Lemonsafe® an inspection body (Type A) accredited by IPAC, in accordance with the international standard ISO/IEC 17020, guaranteeing technical competence, independence and impartiality.
Lemonsafe® is currently the inspection body accredited by IPAC in Portugal for initial , periodic and extraordinary inspections in the area of workplace equipment safety .
✔ Independent technical inspections
✔ Compliance with standards / legal requirements
✔ Detailed technical reports
How to obtain Laborsafe® Certification
1. Inspection Request
The customer requests an inspection of the machines and equipment to be checked.
Our team reviews the request and schedules the technical visit.
2. On-site Technical Inspection
A qualified inspector verifies machinery and equipment based on applicable standards and legal requirements.
During the inspection, the technical aspects relevant to the safety and compliance of the equipment are evaluated.
3. Report and Certification
After technical validation, an inspection report is issued and, when applicable, the certificate and the Laborsafe®.
The customer receives the complete technical documentation in digital format.
Machines and Equipment We Inspect
Laborsafe performs technical inspections on various equipment and structures used in industrial and professional settings.
Inspection of Work Equipment according to Decree-Law 50/2005
Equipment inspection service in accordance with the requirements of Decree-Law 50/2005. An essential practice to ensure safety in the workplace and comply with legislation. It allows for the identification of faults and preventive action, avoiding accidents and extending the lifespan of equipment. In addition to increasing safety, it helps avoid fines from the ACT (Authority for Working Conditions) and reduces costs associated with repairs and unforeseen downtime, while also ensuring the necessary documentation for audits.
IPAC Accreditation
for Work Equipment Safety
Lemonsafe® acts as an inspection body accredited by IPAC , in accordance with the international standard ISO/IEC 17020 – Type A.
Type A classification is assigned only to inspection bodies that guarantee complete independence and absence of conflicts of interest .
The accreditation granted to Lemonsafe® includes inspection activities in the field of workplace equipment safety, under the Laborsafe®.
As a Type A inspection body:
✔ We do not design or supply the equipment we inspect.
✔ We do not perform maintenance or repair on this equipment.
✔ We do not provide consulting services regarding the safety of the inspected equipment.
This independence ensures that the results of the inspections are independent and impartial.
IPAC Accreditation
Inspection of Metal Shelving
/ Racking Systems
At Lemonsafe®, we conduct annual inspections of storage racks according to EN 15635 standards, also complying with OSHA requirements and Decrees-Law No. 243/86 and 50/2005. This service allows us to identify structural flaws, increase employee safety, avoid sanctions from the ACT (Portuguese Authority for Working Conditions), and extend the lifespan of metal shelving, reducing costs and downtime.
Standard:
EN 15635
Industrial metal shelving
IPAC Accreditation
Inspection of Fixed Ladders
Lemonsafe® offers certified annual inspections of fixed vertical access ladders, in accordance with ISO 14122-4, DIN 18799-1:2019 standards and national legislation (Decrees No. 53/71 and 702/80). Essential for safe access to structures such as machinery, silos and buildings, these ladders require specialized installation and regular maintenance. As an Inspection Body accredited by IPAC, we guarantee legal compliance, identify structural risks and extend the equipment's lifespan with preventive maintenance. Trust Lemonsafe® to keep your vertical access safe and operational.
Standards:
ISO 14122-4
Industrial fixed ladders
DIN 18799-1
Fixed ladders for buildings
IPAC Accreditation
Inspection of Lifelines and Anchorages
Lemonsafe® performs periodic inspections of Lifelines in accordance with EN 795 standards, ensuring safety in work at height in the industrial, construction, and maintenance sectors. As an IPAC-accredited Inspection Body, we offer a certified service that ensures legal compliance, identifies wear and tear and faults in anchoring systems, and contributes to the durability of equipment. Trust Lemonsafe® to keep your Lifelines safe, effective, and fully compliant.
Standards:
EN 795
Lifelines
EN 795
Anchorages
Inspection of Personal Protective Equipment for Work at Heights
Lemonsafe® offers a specialized annual inspection service for safety equipment and personal protective equipment used in work at height, such as in the construction and maintenance of towers, chimneys, silos, tanks, and wind turbines (GWO). We inspect equipment such as carabiners, ropes, harnesses, helmets, belts, and anchor points, ensuring compliance with the relevant standards and Decree-Law No. 50/2005. Inspection prevents failures and serious accidents, promoting a safe working environment. Trust Lemonsafe® to guarantee the safety and compliance of your equipment.
IPAC Accreditation
Standards:
EN 353
Anchor Lines
EN 362
Carabiners
EN 354
Lanyards
EN 795
Anchorages / Lifelines
EN 355
Energy Absorbers
EN 1891
Braided Strings
EN 358
Positioning belts
EN 566
Mountaineering and Climbing Rings
EN 360
Retractable Anti-kickbacks
EN 892
Dynamic Strings
EN 361
Anti-fall harness
EN 12277
Climbing Harness
IPAC Accreditation
Inspection of Lifting Equipment
Lemonsafe® offers annual verification of lifting accessories, ensuring compliance with safety standards such as EN 1492-4. Periodic inspection of slings, chain or wire rope slings, hooks, slings, shackles, eyelets and other components is essential to prevent failures, avoid serious accidents and ensure efficient load handling. As an accredited Inspection Body, we ensure that all accessories are in good condition, promoting greater safety, durability and reduced repair costs. Trust Lemonsafe® to keep your lifting accessories safe and compliant.
Standards:
EN 13155
Lifting Accessories
EN 13889
Lifting Shackles
NP EN 1677
Hooks and Links
NP EN 818
Lifting Chains
NP EN 13414
Steel cables
EN 1492-1
Textile lifting slings
IPAC Accreditation
Cargo Securing Devices for the Safe Transport of Goods in Road Vehicles
At Lemonsafe®, we carry out technical inspections of cargo lashing systems on road vehicles, in accordance with EN 12195-2, EN 12195-3 and EN 12195-4 standards, ensuring the safe transport of goods and compliance with Decree-Law No. 68/2022. The EN 12195 series defines the safety requirements for different lashing systems, including synthetic fiber straps (EN 12195-2), chains (EN 12195-3) and steel cables (EN 12195-4). Each system has specific applications and requires rigorous inspection to guarantee its strength and integrity. During the inspections, we analyze cuts, wear, corrosion, deformations and other signs of deterioration that may compromise cargo safety.
Standards:
EN 12195
Cargo Lashing Devices
IPAC Accreditation
Inspection of Ladders and Work Step Ladders
At Lemonsafe®, we carry out technical inspections of portable ladders and work stepladders, ensuring that this equipment is in safe working condition and complies with applicable legislation. Inspections are carried out in accordance with Decree-Law No. 50/2005, relating to the use of work equipment, and with applicable technical standards, such as EN 131, which establishes the safety and performance requirements for portable ladders.
Trust Lemonsafe® to ensure that the ladders and stepladders used in your organization meet legal and technical requirements, contributing to safer work environments and compliance with current legislation.
Standards:
EN 131
Portable Ladders and Step Ladders
IPAC Accreditation
Inspection of Life Jackets and Buoys
At Lemonsafe®, we carry out technical inspections of aquatic rescue equipment, including lifebuoys, life jackets, and individual flotation devices. Inspections are performed in accordance with EN 14144 (lifebuoys) and EN 12402 (life jackets and flotation aids), verifying the general condition, buoyancy, visibility, structural integrity, and usability. We thus ensure that this equipment remains compliant, functional, and ready to respond effectively in emergency situations.
Standards:
EN 14144
Lifebuoys
EN 12402
Life Jackets
IPAC Accreditation
At Lemonsafe®, we carry out technical inspections of scaffolding and temporary work structures, ensuring regulatory compliance, user safety, and adherence to legal requirements in construction sites and industrial environments.
Our services cover different types of structures:
Scaffolding for temporary work, verified in accordance with the EN 12811, which establishes requirements for structural performance, materials, load tests and collective protection systems, guaranteeing stability, strength and safety during use;
Mobile access and work towers, inspected according to standards EN 1004-1:2020 and EN 1004-2:2021, which define requirements for design, permissible loads, component safety and quality of user manuals;
Facade scaffolding with prefabricated elements, evaluated according to EN 12810-1:2003, which specifies criteria for strength, compatibility and stability for modular facade systems.
Our inspections ensure that structures are correctly assembled, that components maintain their integrity, and that collective protection systems offer safe conditions for workers and third parties throughout the entire period of use.
Inspection of Scaffolding and
Temporary Work
Standards:
EN 12811
Scaffolding for Temporary Work
EN 1004
Mobile access and work towers
EN 12810
Facade scaffolding with prefabricated elements
Laborsafe® Seal
Equipment that successfully complies with applicable standards during inspection will be awarded the Laborsafe® certification seal , which can be used in physical and digital communications with stakeholders for one year.
Are your devices already Laborsafe® certified?
Schedule an inspection by emailing geral@lemonsafe.pt.
Other Laborsafe® Services
Inspection of
collective protective
Lemonsafe® fall arrest nets and guardrails, which are fundamental for protecting groups of workers on construction sites, buildings, and commercial spaces. We carry out inspections according to EN 1263 (fall arrest nets), NP 4491, and ISO 12543 (guardrails) standards, guaranteeing the effectiveness of these structures, compliance with legislation, and the safety of the installations. As an accredited Inspection Body, we ensure that all collective protection measures are in perfect condition. Trust Lemonsafe® to keep your work environment safe and compliant with regulations.
Standards:
EN1263
Fall Protection Nets
NP4491 / ISO12543
Guardrails in Buildings
Workplace Safety
Workplace safety is essential to prevent accidents, protect employees, and ensure compliance with legislation. In a context of constantly evolving activities and occupational risks, it is crucial to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement effective preventive measures.
Lemonsafe® supports organizations through specialized services such as risk assessment, incident investigation, verification of work equipment (Decree-Law 50/2005), verification of personal and collective protective equipment, consulting, legal compliance assessment, and professional training .
With a technical and preventative approach, we help create safer, more compliant, and more efficient work environments.
Preparation for
Extreme Weather
Does your organization know who decides, what to do, and when to suspend an activity in the face of a weather alert? Heat waves, heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms, floods, wildfires, and extreme cold can affect workers, facilities, and operations.
LABORSAFE® Climate Safety Assessment
With LABORSAFE® Climate Safety Assessment, we evaluate existing risks and procedures and define criteria for alerts, actions, and resumption of activity. For certified organizations, the service also supports the integration of climate change into ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 systems.
Ultimately, the organization has a technical diagnosis, adjusted procedures, and an action plan.
Technical Due Diligence
At Lemonsafe®, we conduct Technical Due Diligence (TDD) with technical rigor and independence, supporting strategic decisions in the acquisition, sale, or investment of real estate, infrastructure, and industrial assets. Our comprehensive technical assessment identifies structural problems, failures in electrical, hydraulic, and HVAC systems, and verifies compliance with safety, accessibility, and sustainability standards. TDD reduces risks and surprises, anticipating costs, avoiding legal sanctions, and ensuring the property is prepared for future use, providing a solid foundation for negotiations, financing, and maintenance, operation, and renovation strategies. We also plan interventions and modernizations, facilitating Capex and Opex management, and verify legal documentation to ensure full compliance. Lemonsafe®'s Technical Due Diligence is essential to increase confidence, reduce risks, and enhance the value of your real estate investments.
Inspection for the prevention of Legionella
At Lemonsafe®, we guarantee the sanitary safety of public and private buildings through the implementation of effective Legionella prevention and control plans, in accordance with Law No. 52/2018. We conduct customized risk assessments of hot and cold water networks, HVAC systems, and other vulnerable infrastructures, identifying critical points and adapting prevention plans to hospitals, hotels, shopping centers, offices, and other public spaces. We develop Prevention and Control Plans (PCPs) that ensure occupant safety and legal compliance, preventing the spread of contaminated aerosols and protecting employees, visitors, and customers. Trust Lemonsafe® for a safe, Legionella-free environment with specialized technical solutions that protect public health and avoid legal implications.
Fire Safety
At Lemonsafe®, we are specialists in Fire Safety in Buildings, assisting companies in complying with Decree-Law No. 220/2008 through technical and organizational measures that protect lives and property. We offer customized solutions for fire prevention and response, develop fire safety and self-protection measures tailored to each building, conduct technical inspections, drills with reports, as well as practical training and specialized consulting. Focused on legal compliance and effective safety management, Lemonsafe® is your partner in protecting employees, facilities, and operations.
Safety services in the construction industry
At Lemonsafe®, we operate with rigor and expertise in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in temporary or mobile shipyards, coordinating the design and construction phases according to Decree-Law 273/2003, integrating the General Principles of Prevention and developing the Health and Safety Plan (HSP) and Technical Compilation. We offer technical support in creating plans, procedure sheets, and instructions adapted to each project, as well as implementing quality and environmental management systems for sustainable practices. We also provide practical training and specialized consulting to ensure compliance with regulations by all stakeholders. Safety in shipyards is a legal and human responsibility; count on Lemonsafe® to reduce risks, prevent accidents, and strengthen your reputation.
Laborsafe® Inspections and Services
Inspections accredited by IPAC
Inspection of Metal Shelving / Racks
; Inspection of Fixed Vertical Access Ladders
; Inspection of Lifelines;
Inspection of Anchor Points
; Inspection of Personal Protective Equipment for Work at Height
; Inspection of Carabiners;
Inspection of Harnesses;
Inspection of Load Lifting Accessories
; Inspection of Load Lifting Slings
; Inspection of Work Ladders and Step Ladders;
Inspection of Scaffolding and Temporary Work Structures
; Inspection of Load Lashing Devices
; Inspection of Life Jackets and Buoys.
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