Earth Moving
Machinery Inspection
Pre-purchase, pre-mobilisation, and periodic safety inspections of excavators, bulldozers, dump trucks, scrapers, and all heavy earth-moving plant — aligned to ISO 474, EN 474, and OSHA standards.
800+
Machines Inspected
ROPS
Certified Tests
ISO 474
Standard Applied
GCC+
Regions Covered
Ensuring Every Machine is Safe Before It Moves Dirt
Earth-moving machinery operates in harsh, dynamic environments — unstable ground, proximity to structures, and continuous heavy loading accelerate structural fatigue, hydraulic degradation, and operator safety risks. Smart Inspection & Certification delivers independent pre-mobilisation and periodic inspection services that prevent costly on-site failures.
Our inspectors hold CPCS/NPORS credentials and conduct thorough assessments of structural integrity, ROPS/FOPS certification, hydraulic system condition, braking performance, and operator visibility — issuing full defect reports with photographic evidence.
Inspection Capabilities
- Inspection under OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and ISO 474 standards
- Certified CPCS/NPORS competent inspectors
- Pre-purchase, pre-mobilisation, and periodic inspections
- ROPS/FOPS roll-over and falling object protection testing
- Full defect reporting with photographic evidence
Machine Coverage
Earth-Moving Plant We Inspect
From excavators to telehandlers — comprehensive pre-mobilisation and periodic inspections.
Excavators & Backhoes
Boom, arm, and bucket structural inspection; hydraulic cylinder seals; swing bearing wear checks; ROPS/FOPS cab integrity; and load moment indicator (LMI) calibration.
Bulldozers & Graders
Blade, push frame, and c-frame structural assessment; track tension and shoe condition; final drive seal integrity; and ROPS certification surveys.
Articulated Dump Trucks
Chassis articulation joint inspection, hydraulic hoist system test, tipping body hinge pin condition, and gross vehicle weight (GVW) brake assessment.
Motor Scrapers & Compactors
Apron and ejector blade condition, tandem axle bearing check, vibratory drum eccentric weight assessment, and drum surface condition.
Trenchers & Drilling Rigs
Chain and cutter condition on trenching machines; rotary head bearing inspection; pull-down cylinder seal condition; and stability footprint assessment.
Skid Steers & Telehandlers
Loader arm structural check, attachment coupler integrity, tilt cylinder condition, mast chain inspection, and stability testing to ISO 22915.

