Pre-Assessment Preparation
- Review all machine-specific safety documentation
- Interview machine operators about known hazards
- Prepare necessary testing equipment and checklists
- Ensure machines are locked out or safely paused
- Document initial safety condition and machine status
Machine Guarding Inspection
- Test all physical guards for integrity and proper attachment
- Verify interlocks operate correctly upon guard removal
- Check guard openings for accessibility risks
- Ensure no guards create secondary hazards
- Record and photograph any guarding deficiencies
Emergency Control Validation
- Physically test all emergency stop mechanisms
- Verify immediate machine shutdown upon activation
- Ensure manual reset after emergency stop activation
- Test accessibility of emergency controls from operational positions
- Document emergency response times and effectiveness
Safety Systems & Devices Testing
- Test functionality of safety sensors and devices (light curtains, scanners)
- Validate performance of safety mats and pressure-sensitive devices
- Check safety relays and PLC programming for correct operation
- Conduct muting and bypass functionality checks
- Log all testing results and required corrective actions