
ILLUSTRATIVE CLIENT REPORT
Machinery risk assessment
Example Automation · Cell 2
- Report reference
- BIR-MRA-26001
- Inspection date
- 12 September 2026
- Prepared by
- BIRWICKS Engineering Inspection & Assurance
- Issue
- Example issue 01
01 · Executive summary
Inspection position at a glance
This example demonstrates how the completed Risk assessment report is presented to a customer. It combines a concise overview with the detailed evidence needed to understand and manage each recorded item.
02 · Scope
What was reviewed
Task-based machinery risk assessment covering foreseeable access, intervention, stored energy and safeguarding.
This demonstration assumes a visual and functional review of accessible equipment. Internal components, destructive testing and areas not made available are excluded unless specifically agreed.
03 · Asset register
Equipment included in the report
| Reference | Equipment | Location | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRA-001 | Automated assembly cell | Cell 2 | Action required |
| MRA-002 | Robot loading station | Cell 3 | Advisory |
| MRA-003 | Parts conveyor | Line 1 | Satisfactory |
04 · Detailed findings
Evidence, significance and next action
Unexpected restart during access
Evidence: The current access arrangement does not provide sufficient prevention of restart during foreseeable intervention.
Recommended action: Arrange review by an appropriate competent person, record the completed action and verify close-out.
Illustrative evidence photograph · MRA-001Reset position limits visibility
Evidence: The operator cannot see the full safeguarded area from the reset control.
Recommended action: Arrange review by an appropriate competent person, record the completed action and verify close-out.
Illustrative evidence photograph · MRA-002Risk controls reviewed
Evidence: Controls reviewed were consistent with the observed task at the time of assessment.
Recommended action: Maintain the current controls and retain this record with the equipment history.
Illustrative evidence photograph · MRA-00305 · Photographic evidence
Images remain linked to the correct equipment and finding
Full-size photographs are retained with their captions, asset reference and related finding so the customer can understand what was observed without relying on a separate folder of images.



06 · Corrective-action register
A clear route to close-out
This illustrative issue shows the structure customers receive. Final conclusions always reflect the agreed scope, evidence collected and limitations recorded during the actual inspection.