- Check that all work equipment is suitable for the task and conditions before use.
- Inspect equipment before every use and report any defects immediately.
- Ensure all guards and safety devices are in place and functioning correctly.
- Confirm you have received adequate training before using any work equipment.
- Follow the manufacturer's operating instructions for every piece of equipment.
- Maintain equipment in good working order and keep maintenance records.
- Use the correct equipment for the task — do not improvise or adapt unsuitable tools.
- Complete formal inspections at the intervals specified for the equipment type.
- Remove defective equipment from service immediately and tag it as out of use.
- Ensure all controls, emergency stops, and isolators are accessible and working.
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- DON'T use equipment that is damaged, defective, or missing safety guards.
- DON'T operate equipment you have not been trained and authorised to use.
- DON'T remove, bypass, or defeat guards or safety devices on any equipment.
- DON'T use equipment for a purpose it was not designed or intended for.
- DON'T ignore defects — report them and take the equipment out of service.
- DON'T skip pre-use inspections because you used the same equipment yesterday.
- DON'T lend equipment to untrained persons or allow unauthorised use.
- DON'T continue using equipment after the inspection date has expired.
- DON'T modify equipment without the manufacturer's or engineer's approval.
- DON'T assume equipment is safe because it is new — check it before first use.
See also: CDM 2015 Awareness | Plant Pre-Use Inspections
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