ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- To ensure safe and efficient operation, all equipment at Anniston Army Depot is inspected and tested on a periodic basis.
The frequency of these inspections depends on the type of equipment. Some require pre-use, daily, monthly, semi-annual or annual inspection.
After the equipment has been inspected, if no faults are found, an updated Next Periodic Inspection date will be stenciled on the equipment.
This date is a visual cue to ANAD employees, as well as internal and external inspectors, that the equipment has been inspected within the required timeframe and identifying when the next inspection is due.
The Safety Office publishes a Target Zero Accident Prevention Program Calendar intended to remind supervisors and employees which month is designated for the inspection of which types of equipment.
Ladders, which also include mobile stairs, should be inspected every June by the supervisor. At the time of the inspection, an updated NPI date will be stenciled on the ladder or mobile stairs.
Information on ladder safety and inspection can be found in Anniston Army Depot Regulation (ANADR) 385-9, Ladder Safety Program.
Inspection forms and inventory sheets are available on the Safety Office page of the ANAD Intranet and should be filed in the Go to Resource Book.
Jacks, stands and all other load bearing equipment should be inspected twice a year -- in February and August -- by the supervisor.
These should also be labeled with a new NPI date upon completion of the inspection with no faults.
The controlling document for jack and stand inspections is Technical Bulletin TB 43-0142 Safety Inspection & Testing of Lifting Devices.
Inspection forms and inventory sheets are available on the Safety Office page of the ANAD Intranet. Upon completion, these should be filed in the Go to Resource Book.
Overhead Crane and hoist operators should always conduct a documented pre-use inspection before the equipment is operated. However, a more comprehensive inspection of this equipment is conducted annually by the Directorate of Public Works.
After the equipment is inspected and serviced, an updated NPI date, which should be visible from the floor, is stenciled on the equipment. Refer to ANADR 385-29 and TB 43-0142 for details.
Forklifts and other Powered Industrial Trucks should receive a pre-use inspection by the operator. This should be documented on the FEM Form 2205, R-E, Mobile Equipment Utilization Record.
DPW conducts a more detailed inspection during quarterly, semi-annual or annual servicing, depending upon the vehicle's utilization.
The NPI date on forklifts reflects the annual load rating test and should not be confused with servicing.
The safe condition and proper inspection of this equipment is vital to the safety of ANAD employees.
Only by strict adherence to written policies and procedures can we be certain all equipment receives proper inspection, load rating and maintenance to keep it functioning safely. For more information, contact the Safety Office at 256-235-7541.
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