Machinery and Plant General Safety Checklist

*Is maintenance up to date?

*Are records kept of commissioning and all alterations, inspections and maintenance?

*Is there evidence of training and instruction?

*Do operators hold relevant high risk work licences, if applicable?These are required for mobile cranes, forklifts, concrete placing units (truck mounted with a boom) and boom type elevating work platforms (greater than 11 metres boom length)

*Is plant registered with WorkSafe, where necessary?

*Are the manufacturers’ manuals and operator instructions readily available?

*Are load charts/capacity chart provided and legible?

*Are seatbelts fitted and functional?

*Where a Rollover ProtectiveStructure (ROP) or Falling Objects Protection Structure (FOP) is fitted, is it suitable and adequate to reduce the risks?

*Is every dangerous part of fixed, mobile or handheld powered plant (machinery), as far as practicable, securely fenced or guarded unless positioned or constructed so it is as safe as it would be if guarded?

*Are people provided with safe access that is suitable for the work they perform in, on and around machinery and equipment?

*Are other personal protective equipment provided as necessary? For example, high visibility clothing.

*Has a noise assessment been conducted and have control measures been implemented? See also the checklist for noise.

*Are steam and hot water pipes insulated?

*Have safe work procedures been provided and documented for use and maintenance of machinery and plant?

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