Indicator 3.5.20

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Indicator 3.5.20

by Contact on 8 October 2026

Requirement

The UoC shall ensure that machinery and equipment: a) is compliant with applicable legal regulations or other recognised standards; and b) is safely installed, maintained and safeguarded; and c) is only operated by trained employees.

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?

  • Accidents and injuries involving machinery and equipment can arise from:

    • misuse

    • malfunctioning

    • bypassing, disabling or malfunctioning safety features.

  • All machinery and equipment should be:

    • compliant with national or other recognised health and safety standards

    • appropriately installed, maintained and safeguarded.

    • Only employees trained to use machinery and equipment are permitted to operate it.

  • Examples of improper use of machinery may include:

    • bypassing or disabling emergency stop buttons, guards or interlocks to speed up processes

    • overloading equipment and machinery beyond its capacity

    • using equipment for a purpose it is not intended for

    • making unauthorised modifications

    • ignoring or disabling safety signals.

    • Safely installed usually includes being installed according to manufacturer’s instructions.

    • Safeguarded means that any warning notices and operational guidance are in place for the machinery and equipment.

Evidence of Implementation

  • records of who is trained to use the machinery or equipment

  • maintenance records for machinery and equipment

  • instruction manuals for the use of equipment.

Auditors Should Confirm

  • employees understand who is allowed to operate the machinery and equipment;

  • the UoC has a process in place to ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the machinery and equipment.