{"id":3887,"date":"2019-09-03T14:07:37","date_gmt":"2019-09-03T13:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/?p=3887"},"modified":"2019-09-18T16:45:40","modified_gmt":"2019-09-18T15:45:40","slug":"manufacturing-inspections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/blog\/manufacturing-inspections\/","title":{"rendered":"Ensure Safe And Effective Manufacturing Inspections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Even if your organisation possesses the proper equipment and machinery for successful work, these resources could cause a range of serious risks without appropriate manufacturing inspections and maintenance practices in place. Especially in the manufacturing industry\u2014where reliance on workplace equipment is high\u2014a machinery malfunction or accident could have costly consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Machinery-Cogs.jpg\" alt=\"Manufacturing cogs\" class=\"wp-image-3896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Machinery-Cogs.jpg 600w, https:\/\/networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Machinery-Cogs-260x87.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Between injured employees, lost or damaged resources, reputational downfall and hefty non-compliance fines, your organisation can\u2019t afford to ignore necessary manufacturing inspections and maintenance practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Manufacturing inspections: Best practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Know when to inspect<\/strong>\u2014HSE regulations require workplace equipment to be inspected when there is a significant risk to the operator of the equipment or others due to incorrect installation or re-installation, damage or misuse of safety features, wear and tear of the equipment or under exceptional circumstances.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sanding.jpg\" alt=\"Manufacturing inspections are used to ensure high tech equipment is fully functioning\" class=\"wp-image-3891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sanding.jpg 600w, https:\/\/networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sanding-260x87.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Establish a routine<\/strong>\u2014The frequency of manufacturing inspections and any necessary maintenance depends on the type, location and use of the equipment. However, inspections should typically take place when equipment is installed, moved or reinstalled; after an accident that has the potential to impact safety features; or at determined intervals throughout the time the equipment is in use.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Workbench.jpg\" alt=\"Manufacturing inspections are imperative to ensuring equipment is well maintained\" class=\"wp-image-3892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Workbench.jpg 600w, https:\/\/networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Workbench-260x87.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Know how to inspect<\/strong>\u2014During equipment inspections, its important to utilise resources such as the manufacturer or supplier handbook, HSE <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/work-equipment-machinery\/inspection.htm\"><strong>guidelines<\/strong><\/a> or professional guidance. Important elements to check include safety guards, structural supports, safety signage or warning indicators, braking devices and emergency stops.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Danger-sign.jpg\" alt=\"Danger sign\" class=\"wp-image-3890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Danger-sign.jpg 600w, https:\/\/networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Danger-sign-260x87.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>More than anything, you need robust insurance to keep you, your business and your staff protected. We\u2019ve helped Manufacturing &amp; Construction businesses by providing specialist policy wordings &amp; industry-specific cover for over three quarters of a century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out how we can help you, call us on&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:01914821219\"><strong>0191 482 1219<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or visit our&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/get-a-quote\/\">website<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;for more information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"mce_32\">Still want more?!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/blog\/2019\/02\/21\/health-and-safety-at-work\/\"> Health and safety at work: The key findings <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/blog\/2019\/01\/07\/future-of-3d-printing\/\"> The future of 3D printing: Metal <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/blog\/2019\/01\/11\/eco-friendly-packaging\/\"> The major brands embracing eco-friendly packaging<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"mce_34\">Keep in touch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep track of the latest news, updates and tips from NC Insurance, follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NCinsurance.Brokers\/\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/_ncinsurance\"><strong>Twitter &amp;<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/ncinsurance\/\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even if your organisation possesses the proper equipment and machinery for successful work, these resources could cause a range of serious risks without appropriate manufacturing inspections and maintenance practices in place. Especially in the manufacturing industry\u2014where reliance on workplace equipment is high\u2014a machinery malfunction or accident could have costly consequences. 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