Equipment assessment checklist - Allianz risk management

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1 Assessment details
2 Hazards
3 Maintenance
4 Users

Equipment ID(s):

Type of equipment:

Manufacturer and model:

Date of previous assessment:

Day Month Year

Assessed by:

Location:

Date of this assessment:

Day Month Year

It has been confirmed that the equipment…

does not present any hazards (e.g. noise, fumes, heat) that could be prevented by using an alternative item (or process).

will not present risks due to the hazards (e.g. flammable atmospheres) in the locations where it is used.

is suitable for its intended purpose and complies with relevant standards.

Comments/actions:

The equipment is…

used in accordance with the manufacturer specification and instructions.

available with appropriate working instructions for users and for servicing and maintenance tasks.

safe and suitable for its intended use despite any adaptations that have been made to it.

included in routine and planned preventative maintenance.

Comments/actions:

Dangers inherently presented by the equipment...

are considered in relation to storage locations, positioning, working conditions and general health and safety.

are controlled by the most effective options available (e.g. guards to prevent access to hazardous parts of machinery).

Comments/actions:

All of these potential hazards have been assessed and controlled:

Energy sources and emergency stopping (safe isolation in normal and abnormal conditions)

High and very low temperatures

Collapse (tipping over or falling from height)

Lighting and visibility

Comments/actions:

Equipment maintenance

When equipment has been hired, someone with the right knowledge and experience takes responsibility for its maintenance, safe use and storage.

Comments/actions:

When equipment reaches the end of its useful life it is disposed of safely and responsibly.

Comments/actions:

When using the equipment

if an operator is found to not be using, or removing/bypassing, guards and protective devices, they are disciplined.

it is understood that personal protective equipment is a final resort and measures that protect everyone (e.g. enclosures) are the primary solution.

Comments/actions:

1 Assessment details
2 Hazards
3 Maintenance
4 Users

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