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Hi All,
Just a quickie - large machine with multiple fixed guards and interlocked guards.....
Am implementing a system of operator checksheets to ensure guards are operational and fit for purpose.
My past experience has always been to do this shift by shift but don't want to overdo it, keep it practicable so it doesn't turn into a tick box exercise
what do you suggest ? Have scoured PUWER and theres no reference to frequency
Cheers
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Its down to your own decision and company policy.
PUWER as you have found is just the general guide to machinery safety.
You might find some information in the handbook for the machine/manufacturers data book etc for frequency of checks/maintenance.
Guess it depends on the machine, the risks/consequences of a guard being left off etc.
Risk based decision
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Slightly different as there is a specific requirement to do so, but we check our power press guards every shift. Its part of the role/duties and is embedded into the process, periodic checks/audits are in place to try to ensure that this is not a 'tick box exercise'.
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Hi
As previously mentioned the frequency of the check depends on the machine itself, the frequency of use and the hazard/risk involved etc etc.
As a minimum i suggest that a check/signature is required at least at the start of every shift or in the event in a change of operator. Then you (or another manager) do a formal weekly one.
No hard and fast rule, frequency will change from case to case.
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I agree with all the above. Where I previously worked we did the checks at the start of every shift. One sheet for the week and collected at the end of the week. It is a bit of a tick box exercise though, hard to escape that.
Is it really down to the operator to decide if the guards are fit for purpose ? Do you mean operate as required or are they the right guards ?
Chris
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