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Updated 3 May 2026
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What is a equipment commissioning checklist?
An equipment commissioning checklist is a structured document used to verify that new or refurbished equipment has been correctly installed, tested, calibrated and is ready for operational service. The checklist covers delivery verification, installation checks, safety system testing, functional testing, calibration, documentation review, operator training, asset registration and formal handover to operations.
Commissioning is the critical phase between equipment installation and operational use. It ensures that the equipment meets the design specifications, operates safely, is registered in the asset management system and that operators are trained to use it correctly. Under Section 19 of the WHS Act 2011, the PCBU has a duty to ensure that plant is safe to use. Commissioning is the process that verifies safety before the equipment enters service. Skipping or rushing the commissioning process risks safety incidents, premature failures, warranty issues and operational disruption.
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Benefits of using this equipment commissioning checklist
- Safety assurance: verify that all safety systems, guards, emergency stops and interlocks are functioning before the equipment enters service.
- Specification compliance: confirm the equipment meets purchase specifications, design parameters and performance requirements.
- Warranty protection: documenting a proper commissioning process protects warranty claims by demonstrating the equipment was installed and started correctly.
- Asset registration: the commissioning process ensures the equipment is registered in the asset management system with all relevant details.
- Operator readiness: verifying that operators have been trained before handover reduces the risk of misuse and damage.
- Audit trail: a completed commissioning checklist provides documented evidence that due diligence was followed before equipment use.
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- Maintain a live asset register with location, condition and custody history.
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What to include in a equipment commissioning checklist
This equipment commissioning checklist covers 10 key areas:
- Equipment details: description, make/model, serial number, purchase order number, supplier, warranty details.
- Delivery verification: items received match order, no transport damage, documentation complete (manuals, certificates, SDS).
- Installation checks: installed per manufacturer instructions, foundations/mounting secure, utilities connected (power, compressed air, water), alignment verified.
- Safety systems: guards in place, emergency stops functional, interlocks operational, warning labels applied, electrical safety tested.
- Functional testing: power-on test, dry run, loaded test, performance against specification, accuracy and repeatability.
- Calibration: instruments calibrated, calibration certificates filed, next calibration date set.
- Documentation: operating manual available, maintenance manual available, spare parts list, circuit diagrams, as-installed drawings.
- Asset registration: asset ID assigned, entered in asset register, location recorded, warranty details entered, maintenance schedule established.
- Operator training: operators identified, training delivered, competency verified, training records filed.
- Handover: commissioning engineer sign-off, operations acceptance, both parties sign.
How to use this equipment commissioning checklist
- Verify the delivery against the purchase order and inspect for transport damage.: Check that all items received match the purchase order, including the equipment, accessories, spare parts and documentation. Inspect for any damage that may have occurred during transport. Document any discrepancies or damage and notify the supplier immediately.
- Verify the installation meets manufacturer specifications.: Check that the equipment is installed on the correct foundations or mounting, level and secure. Verify utility connections (power supply, compressed air, water, drainage) are correct and meet the equipment requirements. Confirm alignment with any connected equipment.
- Test all safety systems before any operational testing.: Test every emergency stop button, safety interlock, guard switch and warning device. Verify that the equipment stops safely when safety systems are activated. Confirm that all guards are in place and secure. Check that warning labels and safety signage are applied.
- Conduct functional testing and calibration.: Run the equipment through a complete functional test cycle: power on, dry run (no load), loaded test, and performance measurement against the specification. Calibrate all instruments and measuring devices. Record test results and calibration certificates.
- Complete asset registration, operator training and formal handover.: Register the equipment in the asset management system with all relevant details. Establish the maintenance schedule. Deliver operator training and verify competency. Complete the commissioning checklist, obtain sign-off from the commissioning engineer and the operations team, and formally hand over the equipment for service.
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Equipment commissioning is performed once when new equipment is first installed and put into service. It should also be performed after major overhauls, refurbishments or relocations that could affect the equipment installation, safety systems or performance.
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Applicable regulatory standards
This template aligns with the following regulations and standards:
- WHS Act 2011, Section 19 - Primary duty of care (plant safety before use)
- AS 4024.1:2014 - Safety of machinery
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