Common questions, answered

  • Yes. Rather than coordinating multiple contractors, Fern Group can manage a range of recurring compliance inspections. Including height safety equipment, ladders, mobile scaffolds, eyewash stations, emergency showers and spill kits. We maintain a digital asset register, provide inspection reports, and send automatic reminders before inspections are due, helping you stay compliant without the administrative burden.

  • Yes. Every inspection is recorded in our digital asset register, and you'll receive automatic reminders before equipment inspections are due, helping ensure nothing lapses.

    • Full body harnesses

    • Lanyards

    • Self-retracting lifelines (SRLs)

    • Static and access ropes

    • Rope grabs, connectors and karabiners

    • Safety helmets

    • Descenders

    • Chain slings

    • Wire rope slings

    • Web slings

    • Shackles

    • Chain blocks

    • Lever hoists

    • Other height safety equipment.

    • Ladders

    • Mobile scaffolds

    • Eyewash stations

    • Emergency safety showers

    • Spill kits.

  • Most height safety equipment must be inspected at least every six months in accordance with AS/NZS 1891.4, unless the manufacturer specifies a shorter interval or the equipment is subjected to harsh conditions.

  • Inspections are carried out by an inspector certified under NZQA Unit Standard 19359 and follow the relevant New Zealand and Australian Standards together with manufacturer requirements.

  • Any equipment that does not meet inspection requirements will be tagged out of service, recorded in your inspection report, and recommendations will be provided for repair or replacement where appropriate.

    We can replace and fix equipment as needed.

  • Yes. We can supply compliant replacement height safety equipment and assist with replacing damaged or expired equipment to minimise downtime.

  • Yes we provide recertification on harnesses. We provide an onsite harness inspection. We come to you to minimise time that equipment is out of action for.

  • Yes. And we come to your site to carry out the inspection. We can fix and replace as needed, as a complete solution for you and your businesses safety needs. You can rest easy with Fern Group knowing your company is compliant and up to date with the latest safety requirements in New Zealand

  • Visual inspection, functional testing (where applicable), identification of defects, physical inspection tag, digital inspection certificate, online asset register, compliance report.

  • Yes. We travel to your site, inspect your equipment, tag compliant items and provide digital reports after the inspection.

  • Inspection times depend on the quantity and type of equipment. We can provide an estimate when booking.

  • Yes. We inspect equipment from most major manufacturers, provided inspection criteria and manufacturer requirements are available. All equipment must meet AS/NZS standards or it will not pass.

  • Yes. We inspect portable ladders and mobile scaffolds as part of our site compliance services.

  • Yes. We inspect emergency eyewash stations and safety showers to ensure they remain operational and compliant with relevant standards and manufacturer requirements.

  • Yes. We inspect spill kits, replace missing or expired contents, and can replenish consumables to ensure they are ready for use.

  • We are one provider for multiple compliance services:

    • We are certified inspectors

    • our online asset register with automatic inspection reminders and digital compliance reports makes it simple and easy for your company to remain compliant.

    • We offer competitive pricing

    • We off a fast turnaround and effective service for your businesses safety and building maintenance needs.

  • We service all of Auckland and surrounding regions. If you're located outside this area, please contact us to discuss travel options.

  • Simply contact us by phone, email or through our website. We'll arrange a suitable time, inspect your equipment on-site, and provide all compliance documentation following the inspection.

  • Yes. Our biggest clients are currently large commercial hazard facilities.

  • Yes. We will travel to you to do the inspection and certify your equipment.

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