Health and safety - Machinery and equipment

Machine guarding checklistIt's important to have machine guards in place to protect your staff. However, they can often fail due to normal wear and tear, operator interference and mechanical or electrical reasons. Use our new form to document the crit... Read more

Machinery guarding policy No matter how good your procedures are, it's easy to overlook machinery guarding. However, you can reduce the risks by implementing a policy setting out your expectations. Machinery guarding policyNo matter how robust your m... Read more

Cement mixer checklistBefore using a cement mixer, it's sensible to check that key safety arrangements are in place.  Use our checklist for this purpose. Using the formThis Cement Mixer Checklist is designed as a supplement to your risk assessment a... Read more

Work equipment - daily check - crane Use our checklist to identify what to cover and to record your findings if you have a crane on site.Important checksTo ensure that the crane and associated equipment, such as chains and strops are fit for purpose,... Read more

Work platform inspection recordWhen carrying out construction and maintenance activities there are times when everyday access equipment doesn't fit. Use our checklist to confirm that your alternative measures are suitable.When to use our formOur Work ... Read more

Chainsaw safety checklistChainsaws can be very dangerous if safety procedures for their use are not followed. For this reason, we have devised a checklist to help you monitor whether your procedures are working properly.Chainsaw safetyAs chainsaws ar... Read more

Welding management checklistMetal welding introduces many hazards such as heat and fumes. Use our checklist to ensure that you're managing the risks effectively.In the firing lineThe hazards vary depending on the method of work but generally include h... Read more

New machinery safety checksWhen newly purchased machinery arrives on your site you must consider the health and safety implications before introducing it into your operations. Our checklist will help ensure you don't miss anything.Careful selectionAs ... Read more

Machinery purchasing safety checklistWhen purchasing machinery you must be sure that it will be safe to use and won't result in unmanageable health risks. Work through our checklist to help ensure that it's fit for purpose.What's covered?Use our Machine... Read more