Manufacturing PUWER Assessment 2022 - duplicate

• Site conducted

• Conducted on

  Date
• Location
  Address

• Assessor Name

• Equipment

• Asset Number

• Area

  Select

Suitability of Work Equipment

• Is the equipment suitable for it's intended purpose?

  Yes

  No

• Please state why the machine is not suitable

• Does the equipment location pose a risk to health and safety of persons?

  No

  Yes

• Please state all risks and escalate to area manager

Maintenance

• Is the asset inspected at regular intervals

  Yes

  No

• Please state why the asset is not part of a regular inspection

• Is the equipment inspected for any deterioration that may result in risks to personnel?

  Yes

  No

• Please state why the asset is not inspected for deterioration

• Where fitted, are the safety and protection devices periodically tested and recorded?

  Yes

  No

• Explain why safety devices are not tested

• Is the maintenance history available?

  Yes

  No

• Explain why history is not available

Information & Instruction

• Do you consider all relevant health and safety information, and where required written instructions e.g SOP have been made available at the asset location?

  Yes

  No

• Please explain what additional measures are required

Conformity with Community Requirements

• Is the equipment CE marked?

  Yes

  No

Dangerous Parts of Machinery

• Are the "Dangerous Parts" of this equipment suitably guarded?

  Yes

  No

• Ensure machine is locked out and escalate to area manager

• Is it possible to bypass any guards or protective devices without the need for a tool?

  Yes

  No

• Expand on how bypass can occur

• Where guards are not fitted, are suitable risk reduction measures in place to control danger to personnel?

  Yes

  No

• Ensure machine is locked out and escalate to area manager

Protection Against Specific Hazards

• Is there any reasonable probability of any article or substance being ejected, falling, rupturing, breaking, being thrown out, disintegrating, catching fire, overheating or exploding?

  No

  Yes

• Expand on issues

High or Very Low Temperature

• Are there parts of the equipment that could cause a burn, scald or sear protected?

  No

  Yes

• Are specific parts appropriately protected

  Yes

  No

• Ensure machine is locked out and escalate to area manager

Controls

• Are the controls for starting, stopping and controlling the equipment clearly identifiable and safe to use?

  Yes

  No

• Ensure machine is locked out and escalate to area manager

• Is it likely the controls could be inadvertently, accidentally or self activated?

  No

  Yes

• Expand on how asset could be activated

• Are combined stop and start controls designed so that the stop function has priority following release of the control?

  Yes

  No

• Is the stop control easy to use and will its activation bring the equipment to a safe condition in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

• Expand on the issue

• Where fitted confirm that the Emergency Stop is readily accessible and NOT combined with the Stop control.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Explain why same circuit is used

Isolations

• Is it possible to safely isolate the equipment's energy supplies?

  Yes

  No

• Explain why isolation is not possible

• Explain isolation method

Stability

• Is the equipment securely mounted and stable?

  Yes

  No

• Escalate to area manager

Lighting

• Is the local lighting sufficient?

  Yes

  No

• Escalate to Asset Care

Maintenance Operations

• Can maintenance be performed without risk to persons (using appropriate measures)?

  Yes

  No

• Explain exposed risk

• Are there likely to be any hazardous substances generated by the equipment or equipment near by that may cause harm whilst performing maintenance?

  Yes

  No

• List all relevant substances

Markings & Warnings

• Is the equipment appropriately marked for reasons of health and safety, and so that the equipment can't be confused with similar equipment?

  Yes

  No

• Outline what markings are required

• Are any warning signs or warning signals for the reasons of health and safety clearly visible/audible?

  Yes

  No

Mobile Work Equipment

• Is the equipment suitable for carrying persons safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the operator protected by roll over protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Explain why roll over protection is not required

Lifting Equipment

• Is the equipment used for lifting and subject to independent inspection (LOLER)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sign Off

• Name and signature of assessor

  Sign