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Ifyouareresponsibleforprocuringnewmachineryforyourdepartment,thereareseveralthingsthatyouwillneedto consider.Thischecklistwillhelpyouensuretherightequipmentisselected,procured,andinstalledproperlytosupport teaching,learning,andpracticalpro ectseffectively.
Needsanalysis+planning
Machineryselection+purchase
Installation+commissioning
Traininganddocumentation
Ongoingmaintenance+ inspection
Identifyingneeds
Budgetallocation
Spaceassessment
Riskassessment
Researchandselection
Purchasingprocess
Documentation
Professionalinstallation
Postinstallation
Stafftraining
Documentation&records
Regularmaintenance
Serviceplans
Safetyinspections
Compliance
Make sure you have everything covered by simply ticking the check boxes as you go through the document
Needs Assessment and Planning
IdentifyingNeeds
Whatspecifictaskswillthemachinerybe usedfor?Whatmaterialsandcapacities areneeded? Whatskilllevelswillbeusingthe machinery?Willthismachinealsobeused bystudents?
Considersafetyrequirements,safe workingdistances,location.
BudgetAllocation
Determinetheavailablebudgetforthe purchaseandinstallation.
Considertooling/accessoriescostsand potentialmaintenanceandrepaircosts.
Needs Assessment and Planning
SpaceAssessment
Considerthelocationofthemachineand theavailablespaceforsafeworking.
Ensureadequateventilation,lighting, powersupply,andwhethertheseaspects willbeconsideredaspartofthe installation.
Willtherebeaccessconsiderationsto installthemachinery.Conductasitesurveyifrequired,speaktochosen supplierstoorganisethis.
RiskAssessment
Identifypotentialhazardsassociatedwith themachineryandthelocation.
Considertheusersofthemachinery,will studentsuseitor usttechnicalstaff? Developariskmitigationplan.
Machinery Selection and Purchase
ResearchandSelection
Researchreputablemanufacturersandsuppliers andconsiderpre-saleandpost-salessupport.
Considermachinespecifications,safetyfeatures, andwarranty,isitfitforpurposeandsafeforan educationalenvironment?
Consultwithindustryexpertsorotherschoolsfor recommendations,ifpossible,seethemachineryin person.
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Machinery Selection and Purchase
PurchasingProcess
Obtainmultiplequotesfromdiffere andbeawareofcomparingpricing productandthatofdifferentspecif
Negotiatepricesandtermsofpurch deliverycostandleadtimeaccepta additionalextras?
Ensurecompliancewithprocuremen procedures.
Documentation
Maintainrecordsofpurchaseorders warranties. t:01743812200
Installation and Commissioning
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ation ionengineershavefully ry,stopswitchesandany ections. uipmentfamiliarisation esupplierwhererelevant.
Ongoing Maintenance and Inspection
RegularMaintenance
Establisharegularmaintenanceschedulefor eachmachinewhichislogged.
Nominateindividualstoberesponsiblefor carryingoutmaintenancetasksafterfulltraining.
Cleanandlubricatepartsasperthe manufacturersrecommendations.
Replacewornordamagedpartspromptly,in-line withthemanufacturerwarrantyschedule.
ServicePlans
Tomakemaintenancehasslefree,considera serviceandmaintenanceagreementwithyour chosensupplier.
Canyoucovermultiplemachinesinoneagreement forregularservicingandpartsreplacement?
Ongoing Maintenance and Inspection
SafetyInspections
Conductregularsafetyinspectionstoidentify potentialhazardsconsideringmachineoperation, recentmaintenancework,safeworking environment.
Compliance
Ensurecompliancewithallrelevanthealthand safetyregulations. Stayupdatedonindustrystandardsandbest practices.
