Information

Scaffold Inspection: Markscon

  • Document No.

  • Site Name / Location

  • Conducted By:

  • Conducted on

  • Site Manager:

Type of Plant Equipment

Type of Plant / Equipment

  • Item of Plant or Equipment being Audited

  • Owner / Supplier of Plant or Equipment

  • Registration / Serial Number (if known)

Plant / Equipment Operator

  • Name(s) of Personnel Operating / Using Plant

  • Company Name Personnel are contracted too

  • Ticket / Qualifications of Operators of Plant / Equipment

  • ADD photo(s) of tickets / qualifications

Plant / Equipment Audit

Personal Safety

  • Plant / Equipment is protected from any hair, clothing, gloves, jewelry, brushes, rags or other materials becoming entangled with moving parts.

  • Risk of crushing from parts of plant falling off, or uncontrolled or unexpected movement of plant has been addressed

  • Risk of being cut, stabbed or punctured due to contact with moving parts, or materials loaded into or taken out or ejected, has been addressed

  • Risk of being injured from shearing (caught between moving parts), friction or being struck has been addressed

  • There is protection from contact with electricity, heat, explosion, steam, hydraulic fluid and toxic substances.

  • Plant is protected from contact with overhead or underground power lines and public authority services.

  • Has formal instruction has been given to the operators (Qualified & Ticketed)

General Hazards

  • Access and egress provisions are safe.

  • Risks associated with the plant when it is not in use or when undergoing maintenance have been addressed.

  • Controls are suitably identified and conveniently located.

  • Controls can be locked off and power disconnected when not in use.

  • Guarding is adequate for the type of plant and the work being undertaken.

  • Regular inspections and maintenance programs are carried out as scheduled (including electrical testing).

General Requirements

  • The plant / equipment has up-to-date maintenance logbook on board

  • ADD photo of last entered page of log book

  • Fire extinguisher on board

  • Reversing alarm?

  • Flashing hazard light?

  • Two-way radio communication between pump operator & linesman is operational?

  • The plant / equipment has a daily operator’s inspection checklist requirement

  • The operation of the plant is addressed through a documented SWMS &/or Risk Assessment & has been signed by operators & submitted to Markscon

Environmental Safety

  • The environment is protected from contamination by vapour, fumes, noise etc

  • The discharge of hazardous substances has been contained.

Hazards with Plant / Equipment used for Lifting People or Materials

  • Lifting capacity is below the designated safe working load.

  • Loads are protected if they are required to be suspended over people

  • Safe egress is possible in the event of a plant failure

Ergonomics

  • Frequently used controls are within easy access

  • Excessive force is not required to operate the plant or controls

  • Work postures for operators are not constrained or awkward.

  • Does the operator need to over-reach, stretch, lift, carry or bend in such a way that it may cause body strain?

Sign Off:

  • Please ADD name and signature

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