Replace defective components

This standard is about repairing the equipment and machines you use in your work.  It includes making sure machinery and equipment is lubricated, worn or damaged parts are identified, and assisting in the replacement and realignment of parts. It also includes reporting faults and defects, restoring machinery and equipment to safe operating conditions after repair and maintaining records.

1. examine machinery for defective components or excessive wear on a regular basis
2. use information from reliable sources and recognised checks to identify components which need replacing
3. use safe and approved methods to remove and replace components
4. identify and report machine faults which are not your job to correct, to the appropriate person
5. restore machines to a safe operating condition after replacing components
6. keep records of components you have replaced in line with organisational requirements​

1. the risks associated with operating machinery and replacing components
2. where to obtain information about replacing components
3. the procedures for removing, replacing and realigning components
4. the tools and equipment to use to replace components
5. the maintenance plan for equipment and machinery being used
6. the health and safety requirements related to replacing components
7. the limits of your responsibilities in relation to replacing components
8. who to report unexpected wear, damage or machine faults to
9. why it is important to report unexpected wear or damage to components
10. organisational record keeping processes​