【Safety Management and Standardization of Special Equipment】What are the 10 key items to check during on-site inspections of special equipment?

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This post was last edited by HaiChuanLaoYu on 2026-4-26 at 12:42. Ensure proper safety management of special equipment – standardization ensures safety! [Special Equipment Safety Management and Standardization] – Comprehensive thread! Constantly being updated – feel free to communicate! ! ! https://bbs.hcbbs.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=5718553 (Source: Haichuan Chemical Industry Forum (Hua Haichuan Liu hcbbs)). Everyone is welcome to participate in the discussions. --------------------------------------------------------- The safety of special equipment is related to lives and is of utmost importance. In the event of explosions, overturnings, crushes, entrapments, or leaks involving these devices, it is very likely to result in severe casualties and property losses; meanwhile, the companies will also face administrative penalties and accountability for safety violations. Many enterprise security officers, equipment managers, and field workers often struggle to figure out what exactly needs to be inspected on site, where to conduct routine self-checks, and which documents are prone to being overlooked. This article provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of the 10 key inspection items for on-site law enforcement inspections of special equipment. For each item, details on verification procedures, common hazards, risks associated with violations, and key points for self-inspection are outlined. The content is thorough and detailed, serving as a reference for companies to conduct their own inspections. 01 Check the “three implementations”: the safety management organization, responsible personnel, and rules and regulations must all be in place. This is the foundation for the safe management of special equipment, and it is also the first item that the inspection team checks upon arrival. To implement safety management, enterprises need to designate a specific department responsible for the safety management of special equipment. Organizations with a large number of such devices or a high concentration of high-risk equipment should establish a dedicated body for the safety management of special equipment ； Although small and micro enterprises do not need to establish separate departments, they must designate specific management departments and contacts to avoid a situation where there is no one in charge or multiple parties handling the affairs. Note: For the establishment of safety management organizations for special equipment, refer to Clause 2.3.2 of TSG 08-2026 \"Rules for the Use and Management of Special Equipment\". To implement safety responsibilities, the enterprise designates four levels of responsibility: the main person in charge, the safety director, safety officers, and employees performing specific tasks. There are official appointment documents and job description documents, ensuring that responsibilities are clearly assigned to individual persons, thereby reinforcing safety responsibilities at every level. Note: For job responsibilities, please refer to clauses 2.4–2.6 of TSG 08-2026 \"Rules for the Use and Management of Special Equipment\". The implementation of safety management systems and operating procedures must be thorough and standardized; in addition, specific operating procedures should be developed for each type of equipment, based on the actual conditions of the equipment in the factory. Note: The management system shall be in accordance with Article 3.1 of TSG 08-2026 \"Rules for the Management of the Use of Special Equipment\". Please follow Clause 3.2 of TSG 08-2026 \"Rules for the Use and Management of Special Equipment\" for the operating procedures. Common issues: Only a general system exists without defined responsibilities or job assignments, and the operating procedures are vague and not tailored to actual conditions on site. 02 Check the \"two certificates\": equipment use registration certificate and operator certification. For each piece of special equipment, a use registration must be completed with the market supervision authorities; a registration label is to be displayed on-site, and the registration details and equipment number must match those indicated on the equipment’s nameplate ； After equipment relocation, transfer of ownership, modification, or major repair, it is necessary to promptly update the registration information ； Self-installed, unregistered, and uncertified equipment is put into use without regard for selflessness. Frequent issue: Discrepancies exist between the pressure pipeline site conditions, design drawings, inspection reports, and usage registration forms ； Small devices are missing, such as air storage tanks, etc. Operators must hold valid Special Equipment Operation Certificates; equipment operators and safety managers must be on duty with valid credentials ； The credentials must be valid, regularly renewed, match the individual holding them, and correspond to the type of work being performed. It is strictly prohibited to work without proper credentials, to perform tasks outside one’s designated role, to use expired credentials that have not been renewed, or to use someone else’s credentials. Note: As for which types of special equipment operators are required to hold certificates to work, please refer to the 2022 version of \"Classification and Items for Qualification Assessment of Special Equipment Operators\". Common issues: new employees working without proper licenses, licenses that have not been renewed on time, registration certificates lost and not replaced, equipment relocated without re-registration, and discrepancies between the assigned personnel and their licenses. 03 Check the \"regular inspection\": Equipment must undergo regular inspections; it is strictly prohibited to operate it while it is faulty. Inspections should be scheduled and submitted on time in accordance with the legally specified intervals ； It comes with a complete and valid inspection report, the inspection result indicates compliance, and the equipment is fitted with the latest inspection compliance label ； Companies should proactively schedule inspection requests 1 to 2 months in advance, rather than waiting until the inspection deadline passes before applying ； All the corrective actions recommended by the inspection agency have been fully implemented; non-compliant equipment was immediately taken out of service, and its continued operation is strictly prohibited ； When equipment is to be out of use for an extended period, the necessary procedures for shutting it down must be followed. Common issues: Failing to submit inspection reports as the inspection approaches, retaining only old inspection reports, failing to archive new reports, continuing to use equipment despite failed inspections, and failing to record the shutdown of equipment. Special equipment falls under the category of equipment subject to mandatory legal inspection; operating such equipment without inspection or with failed inspection results is considered an illegal act. 04 Review of emergency plans and drills: There should be emergency plans in place, as well as drills, post-drill reviews, and specific emergency plans for various types of equipment. Special plans should be developed based on the specific types of equipment used, outlining the emergency response organization, procedures for handling emergencies, contact information, evacuation routes, and emergency measures; it is not acceptable to rely on generic comprehensive plans to cope with such situations. Regular emergency drills: Special emergency drills are conducted in accordance with the annual plan ； The complete set of drill records includes the drill plan, personnel sign-in sheets, on-site photos and videos, drill logs, handling summaries, issue analyses, and corrective and improvement measures ； The emergency supplies are complete and effective; the site is equipped with fire extinguishers, first-aid kits, leak-sealing tools, warning tapes, emergency lighting, rescue tools, etc. All these equipment are in good condition, within their valid period, and ready for use. Common issues: Plans are one-size-fits-all and lack specificity; there are only plans but no drills; there are only photos with no written records; there is no follow-up on identified issues; the content of the drills repeats year after year, becoming a mere formality. Some plans do not match the equipment; for example, the equipment is an organic heat carrier boiler, but the plan specifies a steam boiler instead. 05 Check the records of routine maintenance: Ensure that inspections are conducted properly, maintenance is carried out in accordance with standards, and there is no falsification or signing on behalf of others. Pay special attention to the records of routine inspections carried out by the company itself and those of maintenance work performed by professional agencies, and strictly investigate any attempts to fill in missing records or have others sign on behalf of others. Conduct routine autonomous inspections of the equipment daily – before startup, during operation, and after shutdown. These inspections cover aspects such as appearance, fasteners, seals, leaks, instruments, braking systems, unusual noises, and damage – and the results should be recorded accurately according to the specified frequency. Professional maintenance by qualified agencies: Elevators must be maintained by authorized organizations, with maintenance carried out at the prescribed frequency (every two weeks). The maintenance records must be complete, with signatures from the maintenance personnel present, and all necessary maintenance tasks must be carried out. The ledger must have consecutive dates, genuine content, complete signatures, no blank gaps or interruptions, no retroactive entries made all at once, and no abnormal situations where records are made without any follow-up actions. Common issues: All records have identical handwriting, indicating clear fraud; there are gaps in the dates; only signatures are present without any inspection details; maintenance is carried out insufficiently often; identified hazards are not addressed.