Equipment Checklist
Equipment Checklist
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Please indicate the appropriate response. A “No” answer means that the hazards should be assessed and control measures considered where the assessment indicates it is necessary
Date of inspection:
Address of premises:
Vacuum cleaner
s the item suitable and in good order for the task?
Is the equipment easy to use?
Is the item easily accessible?
Is the item easily transported?
Comments/hazard report completed
Bucket/Mop
Is the item suitable and in good order for the task?
Is the equipment easy to use?
Is the item easily accessible?
Is the item easily transported?
Comments/hazard report completed
Broom
Is the item suitable and in good order for the task?
Is the equipment easy to use?
Is the item easily accessible?
Is the item easily transported?
Comments/hazard report completed
Washing machine
Is the item suitable and in good order for the task?
Is the equipment easy to use?
Is the item easily accessible?
Is the item easily transported?
Comments/hazard report completed
Laundry trolley
Is the item suitable and in good order for the task?
Is the equipment easy to use?
Is the item easily accessible?
Is the item easily transported?
Comments/hazard report completed
Clothes dryer
Is the item suitable and in good order for the task?
Is the equipment easy to use?
Is the item easily accessible?
Is the item easily transported?
Comments/hazard report completed
Iron/ Ironing board
Is the item suitable and in good order for the task?
Is the equipment easy to use?
Is the item easily accessible?
Is the item easily transported?
Comments/hazard report completed
Step ladder
Is the item suitable and in good order for the task?
Is the equipment easy to use?
Is the item easily accessible?
Is the item easily transported?
Comments/hazard report completed
Food preparation facilities
Is the item suitable and in good order for the task?
Is the equipment easy to use?
Is the item easily accessible?
Is the item easily transported?
Comments/hazard report completed
Hot water system
Is the item suitable and in good order for the task?
Is the equipment easy to use?
Is the item easily accessible?
Is the item easily transported?
Comments/hazard report completed
Changing facilities/area
Is the item suitable and in good order for the task?
Is the equipment easy to use?
Is the item easily accessible?
Is the item easily transported?
Comments/hazard report completed
Bed
Date of last service
Are there any defects, signs of wear or other problems?
Is the item being used correctly?
Manual wheelchair
Date of last service
Are there any defects, signs of wear or other problems?
Is the item being used correctly?
Power wheelchair
Date of last service
Are there any defects, signs of wear or other problems?
Is the item being used correctly?
Shower chair/trolley
Date of last service
Are there any defects, signs of wear or other problems?
Is the item being used correctly?
Transfer devices
Slide Sheet
Date of last service
Are there any defects, signs of wear or other problems?
Is the item being used correctly?
Grab Rail/Foot Stool
Date of last service
Are there any defects, signs of wear or other problems?
Is the item being used correctly?
Hoist
Standing
Date of last service
Are there any defects, signs of wear or other problems?
Is the item being used correctly?
Ceiling
Date of last service
Are there any defects, signs of wear or other problems?
Is the item being used correctly?
Hydraulic Floor
Date of last service
Are there any defects, signs of wear or other problems?
Is the item being used correctly?
Electric Floor
Date of last service
Are there any defects, signs of wear or other problems?
Is the item being used correctly?
Electrical safety of equipment
Is there regular testing and tagging of the electrical equipment that is supplied by the organisation?
Is there an organisational procedure when faulty items are identified?
Have workers received training in electrical safety?
Is the safety switch tested and recorded every three months?