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Work Equipment Safety Inspection and Checks (Hangar 61)

Definition This applies to safety harnesses, lanyards, mobile elevating work platforms, ladders (including step, extension ladders and foot stools), mobilocs and fork lift trucks.

Legal Framework United Kingdom: - Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 - Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 - Work at Height Regulations 2005

Responsibility The Manager responsible for Health and Safety of the workplace or work activity has overall responsibility for ensuring that the equipment provided for work at height is in working order and good repair and has undergone any statutory, user or annual inspections to which it is subject to.

It is responsibility of the person inspecting and/or using the equipment to - Ensure they are trained and competent to inspect and use the equipment - Check the equipment at the specified required intervals, using the criteria specified below and in accordance with their training - Record findings of the inspection - Notify their manager in the event that the equipment does not meet the required criteria.

Process The check for each type of equipment is documented below

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Safety Harnesses and Restraint/Shock (Energy) Absorbing Lanyard User Inspection

1) A tactile and visual check must be performed before using the equipment. 2) The inspection must be performed against the check criteria detailed below. 3) The whole equipment must be subject to the inspection by passing it slowly through the hands. 4) Visual inspection must be performed in good light. 5) If faults are found, a U/S label should be attached to the equipment and report to the Supervisor. DO NOT USE THE EQUIPMENT WITH ANY FAULTS. 6) A record of the inspection must be made in the dedicated Harness Inspection Record Book to ensure traceability. The Harness Inspection Record Book should reference the harness / lanyard ID / Serial Number. There should be a column for a. Harness / Lanyard IT or Serial Numbers b. Date of inspection c. Name of person carrying out the inspection d. Signature of the person carrying out the inspection. 7) The Inspection Record Book must be maintained with equipment for its lifetime. 8) Harnesses and lanyards should not be used if more than five years have elapsed since they were manufactured.

Safety Harnesses and Restraint / Shock (Energy) Absorbing Lanyard User Inspection Criteria Check Item Check Criteria Webbing No cuts at the edges No surface abrasion to the face of webbing and at webbing loops No abrasion at the edges of the webbing No damage / breaks to the stitching No ingress of contaminants/permanent stains No chemical attack damage No heat or friction damage Fibres No Softening or hardening No colour change Fittings No damaged, deformed or broken fittings Lanyards No damage to energy absorber protector No deployment of energy absorber Miscellaneous Detailed inspection by competent person in date (within last 6 months) Serial number visible and easy to read Harness, restraint lanyard, energy absorbing lanyard less than 5 years old

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Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Pre-Shift User Safety Checks 1) A safety inspection and check must be undertaken of the MEWP using the criteria detailed below before first use of the day (i.e. >06:59 hours) and the dedicated MEWP Pre-Shift inspection record book completed. 2) It is the responsibility of all users to check and confirm that a pre-shift check has been completed regardless of what time the equipment is being used. 3) This pre-shift check does NOT negate the need for the user to perform pre-use checks to confirm that this MEWP is still in a safe working condition. 4) The Date of inspection, Name of inspector and Inspectors signature should be recorded in dedicated MEWP Pre-Shift Inspection Record Book to ensure traceability. 5) A copy of this Pre-Shift inspection and check criteria sheet must be maintained with the MEWP in the dedicated MEWP Pre-Shift Inspection Record Book. 6) If faults are found, a U/S label should be attached to the equipment and a report made to the Supervisor. DO NOT OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT WITH ANY FAULTS. 7) The dedicated MEWP Inspection record book should be maintained with the MEWP for the lifetime of the MEWP. If it is missing, this should be reported to the Supervisor.

MEWP IT No.: MEWP Type: ______

Check Item Check Criteria

Platform / structure Clean and free from grease, dirt and debris

Extension platform Slides in and out freely. Locking pins in place

Safety decals In place and readable

Beacons (if fitted) Operating correctly

Controls Operating correctly

Emergency stop Operating correctly

Emergency lowering Operating correctly

Lowering alarm Operating correctly

Tyres, wheels and nuts In good condition

Horn Working

Battery Fully charged on gauge

Hydraulic system No leaks. Hoses secure Sound construction. In place and correctly locked in upright position. Safety guard rails and Collapsible rails must NOT be left in lowered position. Safety rail pins guards are secure. Safe Working Load Not exceeded

Fork Lift Truck (FLT) Pre-Shift Safety Checks 1) A safety inspection and check must be undertaken of the FLT using the criteria below before first use of the day (i.e. >06:59 hours) and the dedicated FLT Pre-Shift inspection record book completed. IT IS THE DUTY OF THE FLT DRIVER TO VERIFY THAT A CHECK HAS BEEN PERFORMED AND RECORDED AT ALL TIMES PRIOR TO USE 2) This pre-shift check does NOT negate the need for the user to perform pre-use checks to confirm that this FLT is still in a safe working condition. 3) If faults are found, a U/S label (available from Tool Stores) should be attached to the FLT. 4) Faults must be reported to the Supervisor and Hangar Facilities on 07951 290260. DO NOT OPERATE THE FLT WITH ANY FAULTS. 5) A record of the inspection must be made in the dedicated FLT Inspection Record Book to ensure traceability. There must be one Inspection Record Book for each FLT. The Inspection Record Book should reference the FLT ID / Serial / IT Number. There should be a column for a. Date of inspection, b. Name of person carrying out the inspection c. Signature of the person carrying out the inspection. 6) The Inspection Record Book must be maintained with FLT for its lifetime.

Check Items Check Criteria Capacity plate Present and legible Fork arms No cracks or distortion. Evenly spaces on carriage plate. Clips engaged Carriage plate No distortion or wear. End stop bolts in place Backrest extension Secure. No damage or distortion Mast / Mast rollers Lift / lower / tilt / side shift operating correctly. No damage, distortion or and slides cracks. Lubricated and running smoothly Lift chains and chain Lubricated. Free from damage or rust. All pins in place pulleys Hydraulic pipes, cylinders and Visual Inspection – no leaks controls Wheels Nuts and bolts secure Tyres Good condition. Tread not worn, no chunks missing; no obvious damage Exhaust In good condition Overhead guard Secure Gas bottle Cylinder secure. Pipes and hoses in good condition and properly connected Fuel (Gas / Diesel) Adequate for task. No leaks Operators seat Secure Seat belt In working order and good condition Lights Operating correctly Warning indicators Operating correctly Mirrors (if fitted) Clean and undamaged Audible warnings (horn, reversing Clearly audible beepers) Foot brake Operating correctly Hand/parking brake Operating correctly Steering Operating correctly Attachments (if In working order and good condition used)

Ladders, Steps and Foot Stools Annual Inspection 1) Ladders (including extension and step ladders), mobile steps and step/kick stools should be inspected annually using the criteria detailed below. 2) Inspection records should be maintained in a dedicated Inspection Record Book containing the equipment serial/model/reference number, date of inspection, name of inspector and signature. 3) Where a fault is detected, an assessment shall be made of the continued suitability of the equipment and a decision made by the Manager to repair or dispose of the equipment. 4) Defective equipment for disposal must be cut up before disposal to prevent further use. 5) A tag shall be applied to the equipment with the next inspection date. Equipment not displaying an in-date tag should be removed from service immediately and reported to the Manager. 6) In between inspections, users should perform pre-use visual checks to ensure equipment is safe. 7) Standards: a. All ladders, including extension and step ladders must conform to i. Aluminium ladders: Class 1 Industrial or ii. Wood ladders: BS 1129 Class 1 Industrial. b. All step stools must conform to BS 7377.

Ladders, Steps and Stools Annual Inspection Criteria General Check Defects to check for Items Stiles Cracked, worn, broken, twisted, warped, splinters Cracked, worn, broken, twisted, dirty, rung to stile fixing loose Rungs/Treads (consider loose if can be moved by hand, including rotation) Rubber feet Damaged, worn, loose, missing or dirty Base Wobbly Rivets Loose or missing Welds Cracked or damaged General Sharp edges, dents, corrosion Extension Ladders Only (the above general check items +) Extension locks/latching Loose, broken, missing, poor seating when ladder extended hooks Step Ladders Only (the above +) Top tread/ platform/shelf Cracked, worn, broken, twisted, distorted, warped, splinters Platform/shelf latching Loose, broken, missing, poor seating hook Top hinge Worn, broken, loose Rear legs Cracked, split, worn, broken, twisted, distorted, loose Stays / Chains / Cords Unequal length, defective, broken, twisted, loose, bent Mobile Steps Only (the above general check items+) Framework Rusty, bent, broken, distorted Safety barrier Rusty, bent, broken, missing kick plates Platform Rusty, cracked, broken, bent, platform to frame fixing damaged Wheels/castors Missing, broken retracting/braking and rotating/swivelling mechanisms Non-slip feet Damaged, worn, loose, missing or dirty Lever Broken Kick / Step Stools only Wheels/castors Missing, broken retracting/braking and rotating/swivelling mechanisms Platforms Rusty, cracked, broken, bent Rubber non-slip treads Damaged, worn, loose, missing, dirty

MOBILOC Pre-Use Safety Checks

1) A safety inspection and check must be undertaken of the Mobiloc using the criteria below before its use and the Mobiloc Pre-Use Inspection Record Book (which is held in the tool store) completed. IT IS THE DUTY OF THE USER TO ALSO CHECK THE MOBILOC PRIOR TO EACH USE WHILST THE MOBILOC IS IN THEIR POSSESION. 2) If faults are found, a U/S label (available from Tool Stores) should be attached to the Mobiloc and the Mobiloc returned to the Tool Store. 3) Faults must be reported to the Supervisor and Hangar Facilities on 07951 290260. DO NOT OPERATE THE MOBILOC WITH ANY FAULTS. 4) A record of the inspection must be made in the Mobiloc Pre-Use Inspection Record Book to ensure traceability. The Inspection Record Book should reference the Mobiloc ID / Serial / IT Number. There should be a column for a. The Mobiloc ID, Serial and/or IT Number b. Date of pre-use inspection c. Date of the last monthly inspection (a record of this is maintained at the back of the Inspection Record Book) d. Date of the Manufacturers/suppliers inspection/service e. Name of person carrying out the pre-use inspection f. Signature of the person carrying out the pre-use inspection. 5) The Inspection Record Book must be maintained in the Tool Stores.

Check Items Check Criteria General No visible damaged, loose or missing parts Rubber vacuum pads No wear or damage Underside of vacuum No debris collected on the inlet filter (if any debris, wipe this off) pads Test – ensure audio alarm operates when the “Attach/Release” control Battery valve is moved to the “Attach” position (without depressing the Alarm Bypass Button) Monthly Inspection Ensure monthly inspection has been completed with last 30 days Ensure manufacturer / supplier inspection/service has been completed Annual Service within the last 12 months.

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