School Lifting Equipment Inspection and Marking Checklist

Confirm that the equipment is lifting equipment used at the school and that this checklist is within the agreed inspection or marking arrangements. If not, stop and use the applicable local process.

Record the equipment identifier used by the school or competent person, together with its location and description.

Check that the equipment can be identified from its marking or other documented identification arrangement, and compare it with the equipment record or other applicable information.

Inspect the marking and record whether the relevant information is present and legible from the position where it is expected to be viewed.

Where applicable information is available from the manufacturer, supplier, equipment record or competent person, compare the visible marking with that information and record any discrepancy. Do not infer or add marking requirements that have not been established for the equipment.

Visually examine the equipment, its position and its installation for conditions that could affect safe use, including visible damage, deterioration, displacement or obstruction.

Record each visible defect or unsafe condition, including its location and the part of the equipment affected. If none is found, record that no visible defect was identified during this check.

Check the displayed or documented inspection status against the school's applicable examination and inspection arrangements. Record the status without inventing an interval or marking requirement.

For missing, illegible or inconsistent marking, record the issue and refer it to the person responsible for the equipment and competent-person arrangements for correction or further assessment before relying on the marking.

If a defect or unsafe condition is identified, do not use the equipment until the school's defect and escalation arrangements have been followed and the equipment has been assessed by the appropriate competent person.

Record the person notified, the action required, and the reference used for any repair, correction, further examination or inspection.

Confirm that the observations, defects, marking issues, inspection status and follow-up actions have been recorded and passed to the responsible person.