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ACCREDITATIONS
Conformité Européenne (CE)
REID Lifting’s products have been designed, tested and
approved (as appropriate) by the Conformité Européenne.
This certifies that REID Lifting’s products meet the
demands of the European Directives and Regulations
regarding health and safety requirements. The EC type-
examination for this device has been carried out by SGS
United Kingdom Ltd, 202b, Worle Parkway, Weston-super-
Mare, BS22 6WA, United Kingdom (CE body no.0120) in
accordance with Module B of the PPE Regulation.
The EC quality assurance system for this device has been
carried out by SGS Fimko Oy, Särkiniementie 3, Helsinki,
00211, Finland (CE body no. 0598) in accordance with
Module D PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425
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The Queen’s Award for Enterprise
REID Lifting has been awarded this prestigious award on
four occasions for design, development
and sale of lightweight, portable and
safe lifting solutions.
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Innovation category 2006 and 2013
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International Trade 2013 and 2018
TESTING
Testing and Technical File review are integral parts of our
design and manufacturing process. External verification
of products is undertaken where appropriate, using
government approved Notified Bodies.
All products have been thoroughly type tested at UKAS
accredited laboratories. Each system is supplied with
a certificate of conformance and individual record of
thorough examination or test.
Full product design and development Technical Files are
available for inspection.
PRODUCT IPR
Intellectual property rights apply to all REID Lifting Ltd
products.
There are patents in place, or pending, for:
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All product names are trade-marks of REID Lifting Ltd:
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THE QUEEN’S AWARDS
FOR ENTERPRISE:
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
2018
QUALITY & SAFETY
E&OE
Quality and safety are key themes throughout this
document and the REID Lifting ethos. It is with this in
mind that we have undertaken external accreditations
to ensure we stay focused on what is important to
our clients and users, and ahead of market trends
and developments.
REID Lifting is continuously audited by Lloyds Register
Quality Assurance (LRQA) for approval of its Integrated
Management System combining quality systems
management, environmental issues and the health
and safety practices within the company.
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ISO 9001:2015
- Specifies requirements for a
quality management system for any organisation
that needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently
provide products that meet customer and applicable
regulatory requirements and aims to enhance
customer satisfaction.
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ISO 14001:2015
- Specifies the requirements for
implementing environmental management systems
throughout all areas of the company.
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OHSAS 18001:2007
- Occupational health and safety
management system.
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LEEA Membership
- REID Lifting is a full member of
the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA
membership 000897). REID Lifting conforms to the
main aims of the association which is to achieve the
highest standards of quality and integrity in the
operations of members. Entry qualifications are
demanding and strictly enforced through technical
audits based on the Technical Requirements for
Members.
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IRATA
- REID Lifting is an associate member of the
Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA
International membership number 148). REID Lifting
works in accordance with the IRATA Code of Practice,
by doing so, contributes to promote the development
of safe systems.