If equipment is found unsafe, what is the immediate action?

If equipment is found unsafe, what is the immediate action?

• A. Remove from service immediately
• B. Notify supervisor at end of shift
• C. Repair on site
• D. Document and continue

Answer: (A)

Safety priority is to prevent harm by stopping any equipment found unsafe and taking it out of service immediately. Do not operate or attempt to use it, and isolate the machine so it cannot be started again. Notify supervision right away to arrange repair by qualified personnel. Waiting to report, attempting on-site fixes without proper procedures, or continuing to use or document the condition keeps a dangerous hazard in place. Removing from service at once removes the risk and starts the path to a safe, repaired unit.

Safety priority is to prevent harm by stopping any equipment found unsafe and taking it out of service immediately. Do not operate or attempt to use it, and isolate the machine so it cannot be started again. Notify supervision right away to arrange repair by qualified personnel. Waiting to report, attempting on-site fixes without proper procedures, or continuing to use or document the condition keeps a dangerous hazard in place. Removing from service at once removes the risk and starts the path to a safe, repaired unit.