Checking Equipment Before Use
Before you use any equipment (including safety equipment), tools or plant you MUST check that they are in safe working order.
Common faults and checklists or inspection techniques will be outlined in your worksite procedures and in the operator’s manual for each tool or piece of equipment.
The manual will contain the manufacturer’s instructions and specifications for inspecting, using, cleaning, maintaining, and storing the item.
They will also explain its capabilities and limitations.
If you find anything wrong during your checks, you need to:
- Tag and isolate the damaged or defective item to stop anybody using it.
- Record the problem in the logbook or on the inspection checklist, giving as much detail as possible.
- Report the fault to your supervisor or another authorised person.