BODY 1884169 - Caterpillar

Self-inspection of Equipment
Laws require that users should regularly inspect equipment to operate under good conditions at all times.Inspections are classified into three types:
before-work inspection
monthly inspection
annual inspectionThe respective inspection items are specified by law. It is also required to retain the inspection record. Customers are recommended to conduct regular self-inspections as they are keys to increase the life of equipment and to use it efficiently.Rules of Periodical Self-Inspection
The employer shall, as provided for by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, conduct self-inspection periodically and keep the records of the results in respect to construction equipment such as tractor shovels and power shovels, etc., specified by Cabinet Order. (from Article 45, Industrial Safe and Health Act)Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Hygiene
Periodical self-inspections Article 167(1) The employer shall, as regards a vehicle type construction machine, carry out self-inspections for the following matters periodically once every period within a year. However, this shall not apply to the non-use period of a vehicle type construction machine, which is not used for a period exceeding 1 year.(2) The employer shall, as regards a vehicle type construction machine set forth in the proviso of the proceeding paragraph, carry out self-inspection for abnormalities in each part of a construction machine before resuming the operation.Periodical self-inspections Article 168(1) The employer shall, as regards a vehicle type construction machine, carry out self-inspections for the following matters periodically once every period within a month. However, this shall not apply to the non-use period of a vehicle type construction machine, which is not used for a period exceeding one month:
(i) Abnormalities in a brake, a clutch, a controlling device, and working devices.
(ii) Damage in a wire, rope, and a chain
(iii) Damage in a bucket, a zipper, etc.(2) The employer shall, as regards to the vehicle type construction machine set forth in the proviso of the preceding paragraph, carry out self-inspection for the matters listed in each item of the same paragraph before resuming the operation.Record of Periodical Self-Inspections Article 169The employer shall, when having carried out the self-inspections set forth in the preceding two Articles, record the results and retain the records for 3 years.Specified Self-Inspection Article 169-2The specified self-inspection pertaining to the vehicle type construction machine shall be the self-inspection (prescribed by Article 167) and carried out by qualified personnel. The employer shall, when having carried out the specified self-inspection pertaining to a vehicle type construction machine, affix an inspection sticker stating the month and year when the said specified self-inspection was carried out at a readily visible location of the said machine.
Caterpillar Japan has a supporting program for self-inspection as a registered inspection agency. Qualified personnel and inspection equipment are available to help customers who do not conduct internal inspections or do not have time to conduct the specified self-inspections. Please contact a Cat dealer near you for details.
Maintenance and inspection record book for a record-saving purpose can be purchased at Caterpillar Japan.
Penalty: Employer who fails to carry out self-inspections and to record the