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Inspection template in the LeanSuite app

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Welding machine inspection checklist

Weekly inspection of welding equipment and the welding area.

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The full question list

The 10 questions in the inspection

Every question is answered Yes, No or N/A. Each No is flagged and asks for a photo and a comment, so the finding arrives with its evidence.

Machine

  1. 1Cables, leads and connectors are undamaged
  2. 2The earth clamp is in good condition
  3. 3Torches, guns and electrode holders are undamaged
  4. 4Gas hoses, regulators and fittings have no leaks

Area

  1. 5Fume extraction or ventilation works
  2. 6Welding screens or curtains are in place
  3. 7Flammable material is cleared from the area
  4. 8A fire extinguisher is close by

PPE

  1. 9Helmets, gloves and clothing are in good condition
  2. 10People wear the right eye and skin protection

When to use it

  • Once a week.
  • The person responsible for the area or equipment answers each question on the spot.
  • Each record starts with: Machine ID.

How it is scored

The template is built with points per answer and a pass mark of 90. In this library every audit is set to pass at 80 and every inspection at 90. Each submitted inspection shows its score and pass or fail, and every No is flagged with its photo and comment.

Change the points or the pass mark after you clone it. How rules and scoring work.

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Use this template in LeanSuite

It is ready in the Template Marketplace inside Lean Creator as “Welding Machine Inspection”. Clone it into your plant, change any question, then schedule it to a person, role or asset with reminders. Auditors complete it on a phone or tablet, with photo evidence where required.

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