Plant Inspection ChecklistPage 1
FACULTY / OTHER AREA (FOA) INFORMATION Date: ______
Building: / FOA: / Location:Plant Item / Deakin serial number / Plant Identification: Model No, Serial No etc
INSPECTED BY:
Supervisor: (name and signature) / OHS Management Rep: (name and signature) / Employee HSR: (name and signature)ELEMENT / Y/N/NA / COMMENTS / HAZARDS
Y = Up to standard (adequate), N = Below standard (action required), NA = Not Applicable
1. Personal Hazards
1.1Plant is protected from any hair, clothing, gloves, jewelry, brushes, rags or other materials becoming entangled with moving parts.
1.2Risk of crushing from parts of plant falling off, or uncontrolled or unexpected movement of plant has been addressed.
1.3Risk of being cut, stabbed or punctured due to contact with moving parts, or materials loaded into or taken out or ejected, has been addressed
1.4Risk of being injured from shearing (caught between moving parts), friction or being struck has been addressed
1.5There is protection from contact with electricity, heat, explosion, steam, hydraulic fluid and toxic substances.
1.6Plant is protected from contact with overhead or underground power lines and public authority services.
Actions: (include person responsible and target completion date)
2. General Hazards
2.1Access and egress provisions are safe.
2.2Risks associated with the plant when it is not in use or when undergoing maintenance have been addressed.
2.3Controls are suitably identified and conveniently located.
2.4Controls can be locked off and power disconnected when not in use.
2.5Guarding is adequate for the type of plant and the work being undertaken.
2.6Regular inspections and maintenance programs are carried out as scheduled (including electrical testing).
Actions: (include person responsible and target completion date)
3. Competency and Training
3.1Is a certificate of competency required – If so, has it been obtained?
3.2Is training required for operation – If so have operators been trained?
3.3Operating instructions are available and easily understood.
Actions: (include person responsible and target completion date)
4. Environmental Hazards
4.1The environment is protected from contamination by vapour, fumes, noise etc.
4.2The discharge of hazardous substances has been contained.
4.3Plant has been monitored for air emission controls where required.
Actions: (include person responsible and target completion date)
5. Hazards with Plant used for Lifting People or Materials
5.1Lifting capacity is below the designated safe working load.
5.2Loads are protected if they are required to be suspended over people
5.3Safe egress is possible in the event of a plant failure
Actions: (include person responsible and target completion date)
6 Ergonomics
6.1 Frequently used controls are within easy access
6.2 Excessive force is not required to operate the plant or controls
6.3Work postures for operators are not constrained or awkward.
6.4Does the operator need to over-reach, stretch, lift, carry or bend in such a way that it may cause body strain?
Actions: (include person responsible and target completion date)
10 Chemical Aspects
10.1 MSDS available for any hazardous chemicals
10.2Containers are labelled with chemical name and Class diamonds
10.3Chemicals are stored appropriately
Actions: (include person responsible and target completion date)
11Regulatory Aspects
11.1 Is there a register of all plant & equipment with up to date maintenance and testing records?
11.2 Doesthe plant meet current standards and relevant regulations
Actions: (include person responsible and target completion date)
Other Comments:
General Recommendations: