SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

Essential Saudi Aramco & TUV Inspection Guidelines for Heavy Machinery Gate Passes

HSE & Compliance Department 2026-08-10 3 min read
Essential Saudi Aramco & TUV Inspection Guidelines for Heavy Machinery Gate Passes
Executive Takeaway
Learn how rigorous third-party inspection certifications and licensed operator passes eliminate on-site safety risks and ensure seamless project execution.

1. Zero-Incident Policy on Mega Project Sites

In high-risk mega project sites such as NEOM, Red Sea Global, and Saudi Aramco refineries, machine safety is non-negotiable. Equipment failure or hydraulic failure poses immense safety risks and costly operational stoppages.

2. Key Inspection Components for Forklifts & Cranes

  • Hydraulic Pressure & Load Relief Valves: Ensuring hydraulic cylinders do not drift or lose holding pressure under 110% rated test loads.
  • Forks & Mast Crack Detection: Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) to detect micro-fractures on fork heel radii.
  • Emergency Stop & Dead-Man Switches: Immediate power cutout verification upon operator seat release.
  • Valid Gate Pass Documentation: Vehicle registration (Istimarah), 3rd party TUV certificate, operator Aramco SAG pass, and third-party liability insurance.

3. HighArab's 100% Pre-Mobilization Audit

Every piece of machinery in our fleet undergoes a rigorous 42-point pre-delivery inspection before leaving our Riyadh, Dammam, or Jeddah logistics yards, guaranteeing immediate site entry without delays.