A national network of independent carpet inspectors, trained and registered by the WOOLSAFE Organisation is being established throughout the UK and Ireland in association with Cleaning Research International (CRI). Registered Inspectors have extensive experience in investigating causes for complaint based on their involvement with carpets and rugs over many years. They will carry out inspections over carpet complaints on-site on behalf of suppliers, cleaners or owners, arrange tests where required, and provide comprehensive reports. For large, contract installations requiring specialist expertise a number of Senior Inspectors will be available for carpet inspections. There are also qualified Registered Inspectors in North America with expert knowledge of wool carpets and rugs.

Conditions for becoming a WOOLSAFE Registered Inspector

• at least 5 years' practical experience of the carpet and flooring industries, or a WOOLSAFE Certified Operator for at least 2 years;
• attendance of the Inspector's Training Course and a pass of the course exam;
• payment of the registration and membership fees.

WOOLSAFE Registered Inspectors

To qualify as a registered inspector, trainees must attend the inspector's training course and complete the examination paper which will include the preparation of one specimen report based on an actual case, and reach the qualifying level of 85%. When successful, they will be invited to become part of the Network of WOOLSAFE Registered Inspectors.

Membership benefits - Registered Inspectors

• Only 25 Registered Inspectors (and 5 Senior Inspectors) will be appointed in the UK and Ireland.
• Each will be allocated one exclusive territory with approximately 1-1.5 million households (5-6 Post Code areas)
• Free telephone consultations with WOOLSAFE or CRI about matters relevant to on-going carpet inspections and reporting
• 30% discount on tests, relevant to on-going carpet inspections, carried out by CRI.
• Promotion to carpet mills, retailers, consumers, carpet fibre suppliers (such as the British Wool Marketing Board), large carpet users (hotel groups, banks, retails store chains, etc.) cleaning chemical suppliers and insurance companies.

Click HERE to view a list of training courses for inspectors and carpet cleaners