School Lifting Equipment Examination and Inspection Checklist

Record whether lifting equipment is present or used at the school.

If no lifting equipment is known to be present or used, record the basis for that decision and stop this checklist. If presence or use is uncertain, identify the person responsible for confirming it before proceeding.

Enter the school, site, room or area reference and the equipment register or asset reference used for this record.

Record the equipment type, manufacturer, model, serial number or other unique identifier, location and intended use where available.

Review the equipment marking against the applicable manufacturer, supplier, owner or competent-person information and record the observed status without assuming that a marking requirement is met.

Record the markings observed, any missing or illegible information, and the source used to assess them.

Inspect the equipment within the agreed scope and record visible condition, damage, deterioration, missing parts, contamination or other observations.

Record whether this activity was an examination, an inspection, or another documented review, and describe the parts, functions, attachments and records included or excluded.

Record the name, organisation, role or other available details of the person who carried out or reviewed the examination or inspection, together with the basis on which the school relies on their competence.

Record the date of the examination or inspection, the report or certificate reference, and any relevant equipment or work-order reference.

Record the inspection or examination interval arrangement used for this equipment, including the document, competent-person advice, manufacturer information or other evidence on which it is based. Do not enter an interval unless it has been established for this equipment.

Record the findings from the examination or inspection, including satisfactory observations, limitations, unresolved questions and any information that must be retained with the equipment record.

Record whether defects were identified and whether further technical assessment is needed.

If defects or limitations were identified, describe each one, its location, supporting evidence, the person who assessed it and any report reference. If none were identified, record that no defect details apply.

Record the current use decision based on the examination or inspection findings and competent-person advice.

If a restriction applies, record the affected equipment or activity, the restriction, who authorised it, the communication method and the condition for review or removal.

Record each corrective action, responsible person or organisation, action reference, status and evidence required for closure.

Record the next examination, inspection, review, repair, reassessment or escalation step as established by the responsible person or competent person. Do not create an interval or deadline that has not been established.

Confirm that the completed record, supporting report or certificate, defect information, restrictions and corrective-action evidence have been directed to the school’s designated record location.