Elements and Performance Criteria
- Inspect equipment and work area
- Equipment is inspected prior to start-up in accordance with workplace pre-operational functional safety check procedures and manufacturer’s specifications
- Aspects of equipment/work area found to be outside manufacturer’s and/or workplace specifications are reported to designated persons for appropriate action
- Check equipment operational capability
- Equipment and components are tested after start-up in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and workplace procedures
- Warning systems are checked for operational effectiveness
- Identify and assess impact of faults on work requirements
- Faults are identified and assessment is made of the potential effect on the operation of the equipment for the required work
- Faults that may affect the safe operation of the equipment are reported to the appropriate personnel for rectification
- Record and report inspection and testing results
- Inspection and testing results are accurately reported in accordance with regulatory requirements, workplace policies and industry guidelines
- Clear, unambiguous and concise records are kept, in accordance with workplace policies
- Clear reference is made to any items that may affect the future safety of the equipment