Is Your Equipment Compliant and Fit for Purpose?
Why an Equipment Compliance Checklist Matters
Incidents cost time and reputation. Therefore, using an equipment compliance checklist protects people, programmes, and budgets. Moreover, consistent checks reduce surprises and make audits straightforward.
Quick Compliance Triage
Start with three questions: Is the task method safe? Is the kit inspected? Is the operator competent? Accordingly, if any answer is “no,” pause and fix before work begins.
LOLER & PUWER Essentials
LOLER covers lifting equipment and accessories; PUWER covers suitability and safe condition. Consequently, each MEWP, tower, or platform needs current certificates, defect logs, and clear operating limits.
RAMS, Training & Briefings
Prepare RAMS that match the site, not a template. Then confirm IPAF or relevant training, plus a pre-start brief covering routes, roles, and rescue. Furthermore, record attendance for traceability.
Tagging, Labels & Records
Use visible inspection tags and asset IDs that match paperwork. Additionally, keep digital copies of certificates and repair notes; thus, auditors can verify status quickly.
Common Failures & Fast Fixes
Worn tyres, missing pins, damaged guardrails, expired LOLER, and vague rescue plans cause stoppages. However, daily checks, stocked spares, and a clear defect escalation path prevent most delays.
Method Choice & Environment
Not every task suits ladders or ad-hoc towers. Therefore, choose MEWPs for reach and stability, or bespoke platforms for repeat tasks. Conversely, postpone work in high wind, ice, or poor lighting.
Site Controls & Housekeeping
Protect pedestrian routes, mark exclusion zones, and manage cords and hoses. Moreover, keep spill kits and absorbent mats at entrances to stop slip risks.
Audit Prep & Evidence
Before an audit, collate RAMS, LOLER/PUWER, pre-use checklists, and training cards. As a result, reviews become quick confirmations rather than investigations.
Next Steps for Equipment Compliance Checklist
Share task details, height, outreach, and access width. Then we’ll recommend method, provide compliant documentation, and deliver tagged, inspected equipment with a clean handover.
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