Health and safety - Machinery and equipment

Portable appliance test recordIf you've elected to train an employee to carry out portable appliance testing, use this form to record the details.Legal requirementPortable appliance testing (PAT) is carried out to comply with the Electricity at Work R... Read more

Work equipment - pre-start inspection checklistAt the start of a shift, staff should be checking that they have the right tools for the job and they're in good working condition. Brief details of these checks should be recorded.Broken, lost etc. When ... Read more

Unsafe equipment report On occasion, even the best maintenance regime can fail to stop defects from appearing. Should this happen, why not use our report form to help ensure that they're reported and rectified quickly?Reporting defectsWhilst regular m... Read more

Personal protective equipment assessmentPrior to issuing any personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety shoes, gloves and masks, you are legally required to make an assessment of its suitability. Use our form to record your assessment.Legal ... Read more

Work equipment - condition checklistWhen your staff use tools and equipment, they can become damaged and unsafe. Plus, some workers may use the wrong tools for the job. To keep on top of these issues use our inspection checklist.the right toolKeeping... Read more

Safety briefing - display screen equipmentThis briefing provides essential information to staff who use computers, tablets and other devices with visual displays. What's covered?The aim of this Safety Briefing - Display Screen Equipment is to ensure t... Read more

Lift owner inspection recordPassenger lifts are complex pieces of machinery so it's crucial to ensure that they're in good order. Use our lift owner inspection record for this purpose.Maintenance strategyPassenger lifts are managed in much the same way... Read more

Work equipment reminder checklistIf staff forget items of work equipment, it could impact on safety standards. To stop this from happening, use our checklist. Where's your hard hat? Staff who work away from a central location must leave for the day eq... Read more

Lift rescue checklistIf you are responsible for a passenger lift, you must ensure emergency arrangements are in place in case the lift malfunctions. Use our checklist to review the effectiveness of your plans.What's covered?Our Lift Rescue Checklist h... Read more

Machine maintenance recordAlthough there's no legal requirement to keep a maintenance log for machinery, it's regarded as good practice. You can use our record to create one.Why you should use the documentThe Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulat... Read more