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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.

3Assets reviewed
1Satisfactory / closed
1Advisory
1Priority actions

02 · Scope

What was reviewed

Task-based machinery risk assessment covering foreseeable access, intervention, stored energy and safeguarding.

Example limitation

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

ReferenceEquipmentLocationPosition
MRA-001Automated assembly cellCell 2Action required
MRA-002Robot loading stationCell 3Advisory
MRA-003Parts conveyorLine 1Satisfactory

04 · Detailed findings

Evidence, significance and next action

MRA-001Urgent

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.

Engineer assessing the safeguards around an automated robot cell — MRA-001Illustrative evidence photograph · MRA-001
MRA-002Advisory

Reset 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.

Engineer assessing the safeguards around an automated robot cell — MRA-002Illustrative evidence photograph · MRA-002
MRA-003Satisfactory

Risk 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.

Engineer assessing the safeguards around an automated robot cell — MRA-003Illustrative evidence photograph · MRA-003

05 · 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.

Engineer assessing the safeguards around an automated robot cell — view 1
MRA-001Unexpected restart during access
Engineer assessing the safeguards around an automated robot cell — view 2
MRA-002Reset position limits visibility
Engineer assessing the safeguards around an automated robot cell — view 3
MRA-003Risk controls reviewed

06 · Corrective-action register

A clear route to close-out

MRA-001 · Unexpected restart during accessOwner: Site engineering · Target: Immediate review · Status: Open
MRA-002 · Reset position limits visibilityOwner: Site engineering · Target: Planned action · Status: Open
MRA-003 · Risk controls reviewedOwner: Site engineering · Target: Planned action · Status: Open
Report conclusion

This illustrative issue shows the structure customers receive. Final conclusions always reflect the agreed scope, evidence collected and limitations recorded during the actual inspection.