GA1 Testing, Thorough Examination & Certification Ireland
JMH Services provides professional GA1 testing, statutory inspections and thorough examinations for lifting equipment, plant machinery and workplace equipment throughout Ireland.
Based in County Monaghan and serving businesses across Cavan, Louth, Dundalk, Drogheda, Meath, Dublin and nationwide. We help employers remain compliant with the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007.
Our competent inspectors carry out over 16,500 inspections annually for businesses operating in construction, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, utilities and local government.
Whether you require a forklift GA1 inspection, lifting equipment certification, crane examination, MEWP inspection or construction plant testing, JMH Services provides a complete inspection and certification service.
Irish Legal Requirements For GA1 Certification
Lifting Equipment – Every 6 Months
The following equipment typically requires a thorough examination every six months:
- Forklifts
- Telehandlers
- Overhead cranes
- Gantry cranes
- Jib cranes
- Hoists
- Chain blocks
- Lifting beams
- Chain slings
- Web slings
- Wire rope slings
- Shackles
- Hooks
- Eyebolts
- Man baskets
- MEWPs
- Cherry pickers
- Boom lifts
- Scissor lifts
Construction Plant – Every 12 Months
The following equipment typically requires annual inspection:
- Excavators
- Diggers
- Dumpers
- Rollers
- Site plant
- Construction machinery
- Agricultural machinery
- Loaders
- Material handlers
Equipment We Inspect & Certify
Forklift GA1 Inspections
We inspect and certify:
- Counterbalance forklifts
- Reach trucks
- Rough terrain forklifts
- Side loaders
- Warehouse forklifts
- Moffett forklifts
- Combilifts
MEWP Inspections
We provide statutory examinations for:
- Scissor lifts
- Cherry pickers
- Boom lifts
- Articulating booms
- Telescopic booms
- Spider lifts
Crane Inspections
Including:
- Overhead cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Truck-mounted cranes
- Gantry cranes
- Swing jibs
- Cantilever cranes
Lifting Equipment & Accessories
Inspection and certification for:
- Chain slings
- Web slings
- Round slings
- Wire rope slings
- Shackles
- Hooks
- Eyebolts
- Hoists
- Winches
- Lifting beams
Construction Plant Inspections
We inspect:
- Excavators
- Diggers
- Dumpers
- Rollers
- Telehandlers
- Site machinery
- Loaders
Agricultural Machinery Inspections
Services include:
- Agricultural telehandlers
- Front loaders
- Farm lifting equipment
- Handling machinery
- Agricultural plant
Forestry Machinery GA1 Inspections
JMH Services provides professional GA1 inspections and thorough examinations for a wide range of forestry machinery across Monaghan, Cavan, Louth, Meath, Dublin and throughout Ireland. We work with forestry contractors, sawmills, timber processors and land management companies to help keep their equipment safe, reliable and operating efficiently.
We carry out GA1 inspections on a variety of forestry equipment, including:
- Timber Harvesters
- Timber Forwarders
- Wood Chippers
- Harvesting Heads
Regular inspections help identify worn or damaged components before they develop into costly repairs or unexpected downtime. Following each inspection, we provide detailed inspection reports and certification, giving you confidence that your equipment has been professionally examined and is ready for continued operation.
Who Needs GA1 Testing?
JMH Services supports organisations across Ireland, including:
Construction Companies
Maintaining compliance for site equipment and lifting operations.
Engineering Firms
Ensuring statutory examination obligations are met.
Manufacturing Facilities
Reducing risk and maintaining production safety.
Warehousing & Logistics Operations
Forklift and materials handling certification.
Agricultural Businesses
Inspection of farm lifting equipment and machinery.
Utilities & Infrastructure Contractors
Supporting large plant fleets and specialist equipment.
Local Authorities
Providing independent examination and certification services.