MACHINERY SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

This checklist should be used in daily formal inspections of machinery and equipment, which will
be conducted by competent personnel assigned to the task.

References to ‘Safety Devices’ are intended to include Fixed Guards, Interlock Guards, and
Electronic Protection Devices such as Light Curtains.

Each item should be marked with a tick, cross or N/A to indicate that the item has been checked.

Actions to correct all significant issues should be detailed by line managers.

Machine: ________________________________________________________

PR No.: ___________________ Department: ___________________________

Mechanical Hazards
1. Are there Safety Devices preventing access to all mechanical hazards
Are all Safety Devices effective? ie. Do they prevent hands, arms, and other body
2.
parts from making contact with all mechanical hazards
3. Are the fixing arrangements designed to prevent unauthorised removal
4. Are all fixings in place and tightened
5. Are ‘Two Part’ interlock devices fixed by rivets or other permanent fixings
6. Can the equipment be lubricated without removing Safety Devices
Does the Safety Device itself create mechanical or ergonomic hazards
7.
(Verify with machine operating normally)
8. Do the Safety Devices prevent projectiles emitting from the machine
Do the Safety Devices permit safe, comfortable, and relatively easy operation of the
9.
machine

Emergency Stop Devices

10. Are Emergency Stop Devices sited at each operator position
11. Are they the most suitable type for the application
12. Are they in good physical condition and working correctly
13. Are they positioned to allow immediate activation by the operator when needed
Are they positioned to allow the operator freedom of movement without risk of
14.
unintended activation
 Physical Hazards
Have appropriate measures been taken to Protect workers against noise hazards
15.
(barriers, enclosures, etc.)?
16. Are there loose or damaged conduit fittings
17. Are there any frayed or exposed wires or cracked/chafed wire casings

Safe System
18. Are manual selector switches key operated
19. Is access to manual control keys restricted to authorised personnel
20. Is access to electrical control panel keys restricted to maintenance personnel only
21. Are all energy disconnect devices correctly identified with LO/TO signs
22. (Power Press) Is each individual item of guarding separately identified
23. (Power Press) Is the flywheel cover marked with speed and direction of rotation
Overall ranking, (worst scenario must be used):- 1-5

Notes:

Inspector: Managers:

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Name of Inspector: _______________________________Date of Inspection: ______________