Pre-Use Checks Flashcards
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After completing a pre-use check with no defects found, what should the operator do with the check sheet?
Answer: Sign it and retain it in the site plant register as a record
Even when no defects are found, the completed and signed pre-use check sheet must be retained in the site plant register. It provides a legal record that the check was carried out.
What action should be taken if pre-use checks reveal a loose or damaged handrail on the plant's access ladder?
Answer: Take the plant out of service until the handrail is secured or replaced
A loose or damaged handrail on an access ladder creates risk of a fall when mounting or dismounting the plant. It must be repaired before the plant is returned to service.
How should an operator check that the plant's rated working load indicator (if fitted) is working?
Answer: Follow the manufacturer's start-up procedure, which typically includes an audible and visual indicator test
The manufacturer's start-up procedure includes a test of safety systems including load indicators. Operators must follow this procedure rather than testing by overloading the plant.
During a pre-use check, what should be inspected on all hoses and pipes?
Answer: Condition, security of fittings, signs of leaks, chafing, or damage
All hoses and pipes — hydraulic, fuel, coolant, and air — must be inspected for leaks, damaged fittings, chafing, and kinking. Failed hoses cause sudden loss of hydraulic or engine function, both dangerous during operation.
What risk does a pre-use check help prevent when plant has been left unattended overnight?
Answer: Vandalism, interference, damage from weather or animals, and unauthorised use
Overnight, plant can be vandalised, tampered with, or damaged by weather. Pre-use checks identify any such changes before the operator puts themselves and others at risk by operating a compromised machine.
What is the recommended approach for completing a pre-use check on unfamiliar plant?
Answer: Obtain the manufacturer's check list or consult the operator's manual before commencing
Different plant types have specific check requirements. The manufacturer's checklist or operator's manual identifies the correct items for that specific machine, ensuring nothing critical is missed.