Equipment assessment checklist - Allianz risk management

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1 Assessment details
2 Hazards
3 Maintenance
4 Users

Assessment details
Hazards
Maintenance
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:

Where hazards and risks have been identified…

they have been eliminated or controlled to the best possible level.

“hardware” (physical) measures have been considered and put in place (e.g. guards are fitted to prevent entrapment).

appropriate “software” measures (safe systems of work, training, etc.) have been installed to further deal with risk that can’t be eliminated.

only authorised and competent individuals use, inspect and maintain the applicable equipment and devices.

warning systems (e.g. audible alarms), markings and notices have been installed as appropriate.

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:

When equipment is maintained...

the condition of associated safety devices is checked and, if any issues are found, there is a formal defect reporting system.

the health and safety of the person carrying out the task is not at risk.

records are made and then kept for as long as recommended by relevant legislation and/or my insurer or other interested party.

those carrying out the maintenance tasks are trained and competent.

the date of its last statutory inspection is checked.

the period in which it should be inspected is verified to ensure it is still appropriate.

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:

Information, instruction, training and refresher training is....

sufficient for operators, supervisors and managers so that they can work with and around equipment safely.

adapted to suit the unique needs of workers (e.g. additional supervision is provided during and after training for young and inexperienced workers).

available in a written format and/or other formats so as to meet the needs of all workers.

provided in an appropriate way for the workers involved (i.e. written and laid out so that the content is easy to understand).

adequate for the control of health and safety risks.

recorded in a manner that meets regulatory requirements.

reviewed for its effectiveness.

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.

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