Part G — Equipment & Plant

Equipment inspection and colour coding

Workbook section 60

Owner

HSE Manager / Document Controller

Review / trigger

Annual review; update immediately if legal, authority, project, client, or scope requirements change.

Primary references

Plans TOC - Part G; Plan K125 Equipment Inspection ; E - Equipment Inspection Regist; Plan G60 Equipment Inspection C

Checkpoints

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#	Area	Checkpoint / Requirement	Evidence / Acceptance Criteria	Responsible	Frequency
1	Colour coding system administration	Colour code chart references cross-checked with civil defence and municipality guidance for the emirate of operation	Reference document attached to colour coding procedure	HSE Manager	Annually
2	Colour coding system administration	Newly mobilised equipment tagged with current colour immediately on arrival at site gate before entry to work areas	Gate inspection log with tag colour recorded	Security/HSE Officer	On arrival
3	Colour coding system administration	Colour coding audit conducted across all equipment yards to detect mismatched or missing tags	Audit checklist with equipment ID and tag status	HSE Officer	Monthly
4	Colour coding system administration	Handover of colour coding scheme to incoming shift/subcontractor HSE personnel documented	Shift handover log referencing colour scheme	HSE Officer	Weekly
5	Lifting equipment inspection (LOLER-style regime)	Register of lifting equipment includes unique identification number, SWL, manufacture date and last examination date	Register entry reviewed for completeness per item	HSE Manager	Monthly
6	Lifting equipment inspection (LOLER-style regime)	Wire rope slings inspected for broken wires, kinking and corrosion against discard criteria	Sling inspection checklist with discard criteria reference	Rigger	Weekly
7	Lifting equipment inspection (LOLER-style regime)	Below-the-hook lifting devices (spreader beams, lifting beams) load tested and certified before first use	Load test certificate on file	Third Party Inspector	Before first use
8	Lifting equipment inspection (LOLER-style regime)	Chain slings inspected for stretch, twisted links and damaged hooks with safety latches intact	Chain sling inspection checklist	Rigger	Weekly
9	Lifting equipment inspection (LOLER-style regime)	Competent person examination reports reviewed by HSE Manager and action items tracked to closure	Report review sign-off and action tracker	HSE Manager	Per examination
10	Mobile and tower crane inspection	Crane foundation/base design and ground bearing capacity verified by structural engineer before erection	Foundation design certificate and ground bearing test result	Structural Engineer	Before erection
11	Mobile and tower crane inspection	Mobile crane outrigger pads and ground conditions checked and confirmed adequate before each set-up	Ground bearing check recorded on lift plan	Crane Operator	Before each set-up
12	Mobile and tower crane inspection	Radio communication between crane operator, banksman and rigger tested functional before lift commences	Radio check log	Lifting Supervisor	Before each lift
13	Mobile and tower crane inspection	Tower crane tie-in/collar connections inspected and certified after each climbing operation	Tie-in inspection certificate	Lifting Engineer	Per climb
14	Mobile and tower crane inspection	Crane exclusion zone maintained beneath the slew radius with barricading and signage during operation	Exclusion zone inspection record	Banksman	Daily
15	Mobile and tower crane inspection	Multiple crane operations within overlapping working radii covered by an anti-collision procedure	Anti-collision procedure and radio protocol document	Lifting Supervisor	Before dual operations
16	Excavators, loaders and earthmoving equipment	Fire extinguisher mounted, accessible and within inspection date on all mobile plant	Extinguisher inspection tag check	Plant Operator	Monthly
17	Excavators, loaders and earthmoving equipment	Bucket teeth and cutting edges inspected for wear or looseness that could detach during operation	Inspection checklist item recorded	Plant Operator	Daily
18	Excavators, loaders and earthmoving equipment	Operator cabin glazing intact and mirrors clean, providing full visibility of work area	Visual inspection checklist	Plant Operator	Daily
19	Excavators, loaders and earthmoving equipment	Attachment quick-hitch coupler function-tested with visual confirmation of full engagement before each use	Coupler engagement test log	Plant Operator	Before each attachment change
20	Excavators, loaders and earthmoving equipment	Mobile plant excluded from proximity to overhead power lines unless safe clearance distance confirmed	Proximity permit / clearance distance record	Site Engineer	Before deployment
21	Excavators, loaders and earthmoving equipment	Refuelling of mobile plant conducted in designated bunded area with spill kit available	Refuelling area inspection and spill kit check	Plant Operator	Daily
22	Power tools and portable electrical equipment	Temporary distribution boards inspected for correct fusing, labelling and enclosure integrity	Distribution board inspection checklist	Electrical Supervisor	Weekly
23	Power tools and portable electrical equipment	Battery-operated cordless tools inspected for charger condition and battery casing damage before use	Pre-use inspection checklist	Worker	Daily
24	Power tools and portable electrical equipment	Circular saws and cut-off machines fitted with correctly rated blade guards prior to issue	Issue checklist with guard verification	Tool Store Keeper	Before issue
25	Power tools and portable electrical equipment	Voltage of power tools matched to site electrical supply (110V on construction sites where mandated)	Tool voltage rating check against site supply	Electrical Supervisor	Before issue
26	Scaffolding and access equipment	Scaffold base plates, sole boards and standards inspected for correct bearing on stable ground	Scaffold inspection checklist entry	Scaffold Inspector	Weekly
27	Scaffolding and access equipment	Working platforms fitted with toe boards, guardrails and mid-rails at all open edges	Edge protection inspection record	Scaffold Inspector	Weekly
28	Scaffolding and access equipment	Scaffold ties and bracing verified against approved scaffold design drawing	Design drawing cross-check during inspection	Scaffold Inspector	Weekly
29	Scaffolding and access equipment	Podium steps and platform ladders inspected for locking mechanism function and stability before use	Pre-use inspection checklist	User	Daily
30	Scaffolding and access equipment	Suspended/rope access equipment inspected and certified by competent person before deployment	Suspended access inspection certificate	Third Party Inspector	Before deployment
31	Pressure vessels, compressors and gas equipment	Compressor hoses and quick-release couplings secured with whip-check restraints	Whip-check installation inspection	HSE Officer	Weekly
32	Pressure vessels, compressors and gas equipment	Gas cylinder trolleys used for transport with cylinders chained upright during movement	Transport method observation	Worker	As required
33	Pressure vessels, compressors and gas equipment	Nitrogen and inert gas cylinders stored separately from flammable gas cylinders with clear signage	Storage segregation inspection	HSE Officer	Weekly
34	Pressure vessels, compressors and gas equipment	Compressor safety valve set pressure verified against vessel design pressure during statutory inspection	Statutory inspection certificate detail check	Third Party Inspector	Annually
35	Records, tagging system and equipment registers	Equipment inspection KPIs (percentage in-date, overdue items) reported to project management monthly	KPI dashboard/report	HSE Manager	Monthly
36	Records, tagging system and equipment registers	Barcode/QR-based equipment tracking system, where deployed, reconciled against physical asset count	Reconciliation report	HSE Officer	Monthly
37	Records, tagging system and equipment registers	Equipment demobilised from site has final inspection record closed out and archived	Demobilisation checklist and archive confirmation	Document Controller	Upon demobilisation
38	Records, tagging system and equipment registers	Insurance/third-party liability certificates for major plant items current and filed with equipment register	Insurance certificate copy on file	HSE Manager	Annually
39	Records, tagging system and equipment registers	Random equipment inspection audit conducted jointly with client/consultant representative	Joint audit report with findings	HSE Manager	Quarterly
40	Welding, cutting and hot work equipment	Welding machines inspected for earth cable continuity and cable insulation condition before use	Pre-use inspection checklist	Welder	Daily
41	Welding, cutting and hot work equipment	Hot work permit issued and equipment condition verified before commencing welding or grinding activity	Hot work permit with equipment checklist attached	HSE Officer	Before hot work
42	Welding, cutting and hot work equipment	Fire watch equipped with appropriate extinguisher positioned during and after hot work per permit duration	Fire watch log and extinguisher check	Fire Watcher	During/after hot work
43	Concrete and material handling equipment	Concrete pump boom and hopper inspected for structural cracks, hydraulic leaks and pipe clamp integrity before use	Pre-use inspection checklist	Pump Operator	Daily
44	Concrete and material handling equipment	Concrete mixer trucks inspected for drum condition, chute security and reversing alarm function	Pre-use inspection checklist	Driver/Operator	Daily
45	Concrete and material handling equipment	Tower crane and hoist material skips inspected for structural integrity, latch mechanism and load markings	Skip inspection checklist	Rigger	Weekly
46	Concrete and material handling equipment	Passenger/material hoists inspected and certified by competent person with interlocks tested functional	Hoist inspection certificate and interlock test record	Third Party Inspector	Monthly
47	Colour coding system administration	Site-wide colour coding scheme for equipment inspection established on a quarterly rotation basis	Colour coding procedure document with current quarter colour identified	HSE Manager	Quarterly
48	Colour coding system administration	Current inspection colour prominently displayed on notice boards and equipment yards	Photograph of posted colour code chart	HSE Officer	Quarterly
49	Colour coding system administration	Colour tags/tape applied to equipment matches the current valid quarter colour only	Spot check of tag colour vs published scheme	HSE Officer	Weekly
50	Colour coding system administration	Equipment bearing expired colour code removed from service until re-inspected and re-tagged	Removal from service log / tag replacement record	Site Supervisor	Weekly
51	Colour coding system administration	Colour code inspection register cross-referenced with third-party inspection certificates for lifting equipment	Register reconciled against LOLER-equivalent certification	HSE Officer	Monthly
52	Lifting equipment inspection (LOLER-style regime)	All lifting equipment and accessories (slings, shackles, chains) thoroughly examined by competent person at required intervals (6 months for lifting accessories, 12 months for lifting equipment not carrying persons)	Thorough examination certificate on file, in-date	Third Party Inspector	Per certificate interval
53	Lifting equipment inspection (LOLER-style regime)	Lifting equipment carrying persons (man-baskets, personnel platforms) examined at 6-monthly intervals minimum	Examination certificate specific to personnel-carrying equipment	Third Party Inspector	6-Monthly
54	Lifting equipment inspection (LOLER-style regime)	Safe working load (SWL) or working load limit (WLL) clearly marked and legible on all lifting gear	Visual inspection of markings	HSE Officer	Weekly
55	Lifting equipment inspection (LOLER-style regime)	Lifting accessories with damage (cuts, corrosion, deformation) removed from service immediately and quarantined	Quarantine/scrap log with photographic evidence	Rigger/Banksman	Daily
56	Lifting equipment inspection (LOLER-style regime)	Pre-use visual inspection of slings and shackles conducted by rigger before each lift	Pre-use inspection checklist signed by rigger	Rigger	Daily / Before each lift
57	Lifting equipment inspection (LOLER-style regime)	Lifting plan prepared and approved for critical/tandem lifts, referencing examined equipment certificates	Approved lifting plan document	Lifting Supervisor	Before critical lift
58	Lifting equipment inspection (LOLER-style regime)	Crane and lifting appliance load charts available at the equipment and referenced during lift planning	Load chart present in cab / lift plan attachment	Crane Operator	Daily
59	Mobile and tower crane inspection	Tower cranes hold valid Dubai Municipality / Trakhees (as applicable) operating permit displayed on site	Permit certificate copy on file and displayed at crane base	HSE Manager	Annually / per permit validity
60	Mobile and tower crane inspection	Mobile and tower cranes undergo daily pre-operational checks by operator using OEM checklist	Daily pre-use inspection checklist signed by operator	Crane Operator	Daily
61	Mobile and tower crane inspection	Crane operators hold valid, applicable competency licence/certificate for equipment class operated	Licence copy verified against equipment type	HSE Officer	Before deployment
62	Mobile and tower crane inspection	Anemometer fitted and functional on tower cranes with wind speed cut-off limits enforced	Anemometer calibration/function check log	Crane Operator	Daily
63	Mobile and tower crane inspection	Crane erection, climbing and dismantling supervised by competent engineer with method statement in place	Method statement and supervision sign-off	Lifting Engineer	Per erection/climb
64	Mobile and tower crane inspection	Load moment indicator (LMI) and anti-two-block device tested functional before each shift	Functional test log	Crane Operator	Daily
65	Excavators, loaders and earthmoving equipment	Heavy equipment (excavators, loaders, dozers) undergo daily pre-start inspection using OEM checklist	Pre-start inspection checklist signed by operator	Plant Operator	Daily
66	Excavators, loaders and earthmoving equipment	Reverse alarms, horns and rotating beacons functional on all mobile plant	Functional check recorded on daily checklist	Plant Operator	Daily
67	Excavators, loaders and earthmoving equipment	Equipment operators hold valid competency card/licence appropriate to plant type	Operator competency card verification	HSE Officer	Before deployment
68	Excavators, loaders and earthmoving equipment	Equipment colour tag verified current before mobilisation to work front	Visual check by banksman/supervisor before use	Site Supervisor	Daily
69	Excavators, loaders and earthmoving equipment	Hydraulic hoses, buckets and attachments inspected for leaks, cracks and wear	Inspection checklist item recorded	Plant Operator	Daily
70	Excavators, loaders and earthmoving equipment	Seatbelt and ROPS/FOPS structure present and undamaged on all mobile plant	Visual inspection log	Plant Operator	Daily
71	Power tools and portable electrical equipment	Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) conducted on all portable electrical tools and equipment at scheduled intervals	PAT test label with pass date and next-due date visible	Electrical Supervisor	Quarterly
72	Power tools and portable electrical equipment	Damaged or untested electrical equipment removed from site immediately and tagged out of service	Tag-out record and equipment removal log	HSE Officer	As found
73	Power tools and portable electrical equipment	Power tool guards intact and functional, no bypassing of interlocks or guards observed	Visual inspection during site walk	HSE Officer	Weekly
74	Power tools and portable electrical equipment	Extension cables and reels inspected for insulation damage and correct earthing before use	Pre-use visual inspection	Worker	Daily
75	Power tools and portable electrical equipment	Residual current devices (RCDs) fitted to all temporary power supplies and tested functional	RCD test button check log	Electrical Supervisor	Weekly
76	Scaffolding and access equipment	Scaffold inspected and tagged by competent scaffold inspector before first use, weekly thereafter and after adverse weather	Scafftag inspection record with date and inspector signature	Scaffold Inspector	Weekly
77	Scaffolding and access equipment	Scaffold tag colour system matches current site colour code and indicates safe/incomplete/do-not-use status clearly	Scafftag colour and status verified against register	HSE Officer	Weekly
78	Scaffolding and access equipment	Mobile scaffold towers fitted with outriggers and locked castors before use, inspected before each shift	Pre-use checklist for mobile towers	User/Supervisor	Daily
79	Scaffolding and access equipment	Ladders inspected for damage, colour-coded/tagged and free from paint that could hide defects	Ladder inspection tag record	HSE Officer	Monthly
80	Pressure vessels, compressors and gas equipment	Air compressors and pressure vessels hold valid statutory inspection certificate per local authority requirement	Pressure vessel certificate on file, in-date	Third Party Inspector	Annually
81	Pressure vessels, compressors and gas equipment	Gas cylinders (oxygen/acetylene/LPG) stored upright, secured, segregated by type with colour-coded caps intact	Storage area inspection checklist	HSE Officer	Weekly
82	Pressure vessels, compressors and gas equipment	Pressure relief valves and gauges on compressed equipment tested functional per maintenance schedule	Maintenance test record	Plant Maintenance Team	Quarterly
83	Pressure vessels, compressors and gas equipment	Welding and cutting gas hoses inspected for leaks, cracks and correct flashback arrestors fitted	Pre-use hose inspection checklist	Welder	Daily
84	Records, tagging system and equipment registers	Master equipment register maintained listing all plant, inspection due dates and current colour code status	Equipment register reviewed and updated	HSE Manager	Monthly
85	Records, tagging system and equipment registers	Third-party inspection certificates for statutory equipment filed and accessible for audit within 24 hours	Document control retrieval test	Document Controller	Quarterly
86	Records, tagging system and equipment registers	Non-conformances from equipment inspections tracked in CAPA log with defined closure timeline	CAPA tracker with equipment ID cross-reference	HSE Manager	As occurs
87	Records, tagging system and equipment registers	Equipment found without valid colour tag or certificate immediately isolated with danger tag applied	Danger tag/lock-out record	HSE Officer	As found
88	Records, tagging system and equipment registers	Subcontractor-owned equipment mobilised to site subject to same colour coding and inspection verification before use	Mobilisation inspection checklist for subcontractor plant	HSE Officer	Before mobilisation

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