Equipment is inspected prior to start-up in accordance with workplace pre-operational functional safety check procedures and manufacturer’s specifications

ELEMENT S 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 

Inspect equipment and work area 

1.1

Equipment is inspected prior to start-up in accordance with workplace pre-operational functional safety check procedures and manufacturer’s specifications

1.2

Aspects of equipment/work area found to be outside manufacturer’s and/or workplace specifications are reported to designated persons for appropriate action

2 

Check equipment operational capability 

2.1

Equipment and components are tested after start-up in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and workplace procedures

2.2

Warning systems are checked for operational effectiveness

3 

Identify and assess impact of faults on work requirements 

3.1

Faults are identified and assessment is made of the potential effect on the operation of the equipment for the required work

3.2

Faults that may affect the safe operation of the equipment are reported to the appropriate personnel for rectification

4 

Record and report inspection and testing results 

4.1

Inspection and testing results are accurately reported in accordance with regulatory requirements, workplace policies and industry guidelines

4.2

Clear, unambiguous and concise records are kept, in accordance with workplace policies

4.3

Clear reference is made to any items that may affect the future safety of the equipment