Machine Guarding Checklist
Human Resource Services
HRS-02-012 Version 1.00
Issued September 2011
NOTE: This is an overview of machine guarding – a complete audit should check compliance with AS4024
Safeguarding of Machines and related Standards
Checklist completed by
Position
Date
Section A Machine Details
Description of machine
Risk Rating
Asset number
High
Medium
Low
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Machine
location
Are all dangerous parts of machine adequately guarded to prevent unsafe operator access?
Section B Typical risks checklist
Does the machine have:
Yes No
Comments and observations
Yes No
Comments and observations
Unwanted activation of switches (hand/foot/other)
In-running nip points?
Cutting or shearing points?
Moving belts, pulleys, chains, sprockets?
Rotating or moving parts?
Stabbing or puncture points?
Impact or crushing points?
Material/Fluid ejection points?
Section C Guarding on this Machine
Does the machine have:
Stationary, fixed, distance or adjustable guard
Interlocking guard
Electrical
Normal Risk (low-medium)
Positive cam operated limit switch
Magnetic switch
Diode link
Captive key switch
Trapped key switch
High Risk
Power interlocking
Control interlocking with backup
Dual circuit interlocking
Mechanical
Hydraulic
Trip Guard (antennae/presence sensing)
Automatic Guard
Over run control
Pneumatic
Combination
Yes
No
Machine Guarding Checklist
Human Resource Services
HRS-02-012 Version 1.00
Issued September 2011
Section D Safety Considerations
1. Describe the guard construction (substantial, compatible, ventilated etc.)?
2. Emergency Stop controls (colour, location, restarting, etc.)
3. Safety Colours, symbols warnings (warning lights, signs, service pipes and cables conduits colour coded etc.)
Provision of information/training to operators
Yes No
Comments
Are Operator manual/instructions available?
Are training details recorded as applicable?
Information/training provided to maintenance staff
Power interlocking
Control interlocking with backup
Dual circuit interlocking
Isolation and energy dissipation (e.g. lockout/tagout)
Isolation drawing/details no:
Lock off points provided?
Locks and tags issued?
Locks and tags used?
Section E In-house inspection of safeguards
1. Are inspections schedules in place?
Yes
2. Delegation of whom ever makes the inspections
No
Frequency
No
Checklist no.
Name
3. Are the Qualifications of inspectors adequate?
Yes
No
Qualifications
4. Is inspection criteria developed and used?
Yes
5. Have paperwork and reporting requirements been established?
Yes
No
Person report is provided to
6. Are service manuals and other information to identify the preventative maintenance requirements available?
Yes
No
Location of Manual
7. Do you have a documented preventative maintenance schedule that is being carried out?
Yes
No
Last inspection date
Next inspection date
8. Have inspection and maintenance activities increased as items of plant age or as the rate of use increases?
Yes
No
Age of machine
Any increase in rate of use in last 6 months?
9. Are electrical items associated with the machine inspected and tested according to AS3760?
Yes
No
Comments
10. Have manual handling or occupational overuse issues associated with the machine been addressed?
Yes
No
Comments
Y
N