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An inspection helps demonstrate that the machine can be used safely and limits the risks of accidents, downtime, and damage.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"hfk-btns\">\n          <a class=\"hfk-btn primary\" href=\"https:\/\/heftruckkopen.com\/en\/forklifts\/\">View Hyundai forklifts<\/a>\n          <a class=\"hfk-btn secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/heftruckkopen.com\/en\/contact\/\">Request service advice<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hfk-photo\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heftruckkopen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Levering-Hyundai-20BT-9-1-600x450-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Hyundai forklift at service van for inspection and maintenance\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n<main class=\"hfk-main\">\n  <div class=\"hfk-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"hfk-layout\">\n      <article class=\"hfk-article\">\n        <section class=\"hfk-answer\">\n          <h2>Is a forklift inspection mandatory?<\/h2>\n          <p>Yes. A forklift is a work tool and must be periodically inspected for safe operation. In practice, this is often arranged via an annual safety inspection, for example according to VA-keur.<\/p>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <p>A forklift is subjected daily to heavy loads, braking, steering, lifting, and lowering. As a result, parts can wear out. A periodic inspection helps to identify defects, risks, and dangerous situations in time.<\/p>\n\n        <figure class=\"hfk-img\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heftruckkopen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/lange-termijn-verhuur-heftruck.png\" alt=\"Hyundai forklift upon delivery and professional service\">\n          <figcaption>Periodic inspection and maintenance are important for safe and reliable use.<\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>\n\n        <h2>What is checked during a forklift inspection?<\/h2>\n        <ul class=\"hfk-list\">\n          <li>Brakes and parking brake<\/li>\n          <li>Steering system<\/li>\n          <li>Hydraulics and leakage<\/li>\n          <li>Mast and chains<\/li>\n          <li>Forks and fork carriage<\/li>\n          <li>Tires and wheels<\/li>\n          <li>Safety features<\/li>\n          <li>Lighting, horn and signals<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n        <h2>What is VA-keur?<\/h2>\n        <p>VA-keur is a well-known safety inspection for work equipment such as forklifts. During a VA-keuring, the machine is assessed by an expert inspector. After approval, the machine usually receives an inspection report and sticker.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"hfk-note\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> At Heftruckkopen.com, VA-keur is standard for your machines. That is a strong signal of trust towards customers.<\/div>\n\n        <h2>How often does a forklift need to be inspected?<\/h2>\n        <p>In practice, an annual periodic inspection is often used for forklifts. In the case of intensive use, heavy conditions, or damage, additional inspection may be wise or necessary.<\/p>\n\n        <h2>Inspection is not the same as maintenance<\/h2>\n        <p>An inspection assesses whether the forklift can be used safely. Maintenance is intended to keep the machine in good technical condition. Both are important. A forklift may have been inspected, but still need maintenance. Conversely, a well-maintained forklift may still need to be inspected.<\/p>\n\n        <section class=\"hfk-cta\">\n          <h2>Consider safety when purchasing?<\/h2>\n          <p>With a new Hyundai forklift, it is wise to immediately think about inspection, service, parts, maintenance interval, and annual check.<\/p>\n          <div class=\"hfk-btns\">\n            <a class=\"hfk-btn primary\" href=\"https:\/\/heftruckkopen.com\/en\/forklifts\/\">View forklifts<\/a>\n            <a class=\"hfk-btn secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/heftruckkopen.com\/en\/contact\/\">Ask for advice<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section class=\"hfk-faq\">\n          <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n          <details><summary>Is a forklift inspection mandatory?<\/summary><p>Yes. A forklift must be periodically inspected as work equipment. In practice, this is often done annually.<\/p><\/details>\n          <details><summary>Is VA-keur mandatory?<\/summary><p>VA-keur itself is an inspection system. The obligation concerns the periodic inspection of safe work equipment. VA-keur is a strong way to arrange this professionally.<\/p><\/details>\n          <details><summary>What is being checked?<\/summary><p>Including brakes, hydraulics, mast, forks, steering system, tires, lighting, and safety devices.<\/p><\/details>\n          <details><summary>Is an inspection sticker mandatory?<\/summary><p>A sticker is primarily practical evidence on the machine. The most important thing is that the inspection is verifiable and properly recorded.<\/p><\/details>\n        <\/section>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <aside class=\"hfk-side\">\n        <div class=\"hfk-side-card\"><h3>Quick summary<\/h3><p>Forklift inspection is periodically mandatory. VA-keur is a strong, recognizable way to guarantee this.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"hfk-side-card\"><h3>Continue reading<\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/va-keur.nl\/vorkheftruck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VA-certified forklift<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/heftruckkopen.com\/en\/forklifts\/\">All forklifts<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n      <\/aside>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/main>\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VA-keur &#038; veiligheid Is een heftruckkeuring verplicht? Ja, een heftruck moet periodiek gekeurd worden als arbeidsmiddel. Een keuring helpt aantonen dat de machine veilig inzetbaar is en beperkt risico\u2019s op ongevallen, stilstand en schade. Bekijk Hyundai heftrucks Vraag serviceadvies aan Is een heftruckkeuring verplicht? Ja. Een heftruck is een arbeidsmiddel en moet periodiek worden gecontroleerd [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":7449,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8459","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Is een heftruckkeuring verplicht? Regels, VA-keur controlepunten - heftruckkopen.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Is een heftruckkeuring verplicht? 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