Why do you need to do this?
WHS laws require all businesses — including sole traders and small businesses — to ensure the safe use, handling, and storage of tools, machinery, and equipment.
Companies need to know that any equipment you bring to their site is in safe working order and won't pose a risk to people or the environment. This helps prevent injuries, damage, or environmental issues on the worksite.
Build your response:
Part 1: How do you maintain your equipment?
What regular checks do you do? (visual inspection, test tags, servicing)
When and how often? (daily, before each use, annually)
What records do you keep? (service logs, test certificates, inspection sheets)
Who does specialist servicing? (qualified electrician, equipment supplier)
Part 2: How do you ensure safe use?
What pre-use checks do you do? (damage check, safety features, guards)
How do you follow safety requirements? (manufacturer instructions, load limits, PPE)
How do you manage environmental impacts? (noise control, dust suppression, spill kits)
Write 2-3 sentences: Describe your actual process for maintaining equipment and the specific checks you do before using tools or machinery.
You need to describe how you currently manage the condition and safe use of your tools and equipment.
This could include regular servicing, daily checks, and safe storage practices. You should have this written down — for example, as a pre-start checklist, maintenance schedule, or equipment register — to show that your process is clear and consistently followed.
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