Lifting Equipment Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (LEENZ) was formed in 1992 to promote the safe use of lifting equipment and adopt a common range of Standards for the New Zealand Industry.

LEENZ strength derives from the accumulated expertise of its members who collectively have many years experience within the lifting equipment industry.
Current members of LEENZ include the Labour Department (formally OSH), manufacturers, importers, suppliers and user of lifting equipment.

LEENZ was formed based on principles of Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), and has at its disposal the full resources of this United Kingdom based organization. LEEA are spread throughout the world including the United States of America.

Along with the sale of lifting equipment, many LEENZ Members offer a complete service of periodic examination, testing, repair re certification and general servicing. Some members also offer training courses in safe lifting practices.

LEENZ is devoted to quality, safety, training and the testing and inspection of lifting equipment to the highest level of integrity.

The LEENZ Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Lifting Equipment covers all areas from legal requirements through to recommended usage, maintenance and repairs.

LEENZ, in conjunction with the New Zealand Qualifications Association (NZQA), has established Unit Standards covering both inspection and proof testing of lifting equipment. Information on Unit Standard numbers 23448 and 23449 can be obtained from the NZQA website; http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/for-business/index.html

For further information on LEENZ, or details on membership and Code of Practice,

please contact secretary@leenz.org

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