Container inspections help reduce risk exposure

HELPING CLIENTS reduce exposure to risk at a variety of levels is one of the specialities of 171-year old Bureau Veritas.
One of its areas of competency is an independent service involving the design and inspection of containers - both tank containers for carrying gases, and fluids and dry freight containers used to carry other products.
In the area of tank containers, there is very strict supervision by Bureau Veritas to ensure safety and quality because of the dangerous nature of the products being transported.
The company has been appointed by approval bodies throughout the world.
Each and every container manufactured is checked by Bureau Veritas to ensure it complies with the requirements of the relevant international standards and regulations.
South Africa is one of the world's leading manufacturers of containers. It produces 65% of the world demand for tank containers of which the current demand is ±14 000 for 1999.
On dry freight containers, which pose less of a safety risk, Bureau Veritas conducts random checks to ensure that they are manufactured in accordance with the requirements of international standards.
The work of Bureau Veritas is to assist industrial operators with matters of quality, safety and dependability.
The company has over 100 000 clients in more than 150 countries and its independence and expertise is recognised by 125 governments around the world.
At each stage in the project life cycle such as feasibility, design, procurement, construction operation and maintenance, Bureau Veritas assists its industrial clients to assure that the highest standards of quality, safety and environment protection are maintained.
Amongst others, the company carries out inspections and certifications against statutory and individual specifications; offers technical assistance; consultancy with engineers examining risk and asset management; quality, safety and environmental issues and training and the certification of entire, large projects.
At every stage in the production cycle, Bureau Veritas takes action to review, design, inspect equipment and quality assurance systems, certify industrial plans, carry out specific studies and appraisals and act as an independent outside agency.
By Anna Cox