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What a compressor inspection form is
A compressor inspection form records the check of an air compressor — oil, belts, filters, hoses, fittings and protective devices such as relief valves — to confirm it is safe to run. Because a compressor and its receiver hold pressure, parts of it may also fall under a pressure-system examination.
This page is an educational overview with a simplified example. It is not an official template and does not replace the competent-person examination of pressure parts where the applicable law requires it.
Purpose
- Confirm the compressor appears safe to run.
- Check oil, belts, filters, hoses, fittings and connections.
- Confirm relief valves, gauges and guarding are present and working.
- Record the check and any defect for action.
Who completes it
- A trained, authorised person nominated by the employer.
- Examination of pressure parts is a competent-person task.
- The employer decides who is competent for routine checks and examination.
- Defects are reported to a supervisor or maintenance.
When it is used
- On the routine check cycle before or during use.
- After maintenance, a hose change or a move to a new location.
- When a fault, leak or unusual noise is noticed.
- Separately, pressure parts are examined at the required intervals.
Typical fields
- Compressor identity, location, date and the person checking.
- Oil level, belts, filters and cooling.
- Hoses, couplings and fittings, and any leaks.
- Relief valve, pressure gauge, drain and guarding.
- Defects found, action taken and sign-off.
- Example fields only — adapt to the compressor type and your risk assessment.
Common mistakes
- Ignoring the air receiver as a pressure system needing examination.
- Using worn or damaged hoses and couplings.
- Disabling or ignoring the relief valve or gauge.
- Not draining condensate or maintaining the unit.
Document workflow
The check form works with the pressure-system inspection record for the receiver, the planned maintenance record and any breakdown report. A failed check should take the compressor out of use until repaired and re-checked.
See the related documents below for what is commonly used with and completed after a compressor inspection.
Retention (high level)
Completed checks are typically kept for a period set by the employer and any applicable rules, alongside maintenance and any examination records. This page does not state a required period — confirm with the applicable law and the official authority.
Completing and sharing as a PDF
Checks are often recorded on paper or digitally and stored as PDFs with the unit’s records. Exporting to PDF supports the record; it does not make the check official or guarantee compliance.
Employer checklist
- Ensure routine checks and pressure examination are arranged competently.
- Provide a form that matches the compressor type and use.
- Make sure relief valves and gauges are maintained and not disabled.
- Keep check, maintenance and examination records together.
Operator notes
- Do the checks properly and report leaks, worn hoses or odd noises.
- Do not disable safety devices such as relief valves.
- Do not use a compressor that is out of service.
Country considerations
Requirements for compressors, pressure examination and the official authority vary by country. This page is general and high-level — not a statement of any country’s law and not a guarantee of validity.
Confirm current requirements with the official authority for your country and a qualified professional.
Who is responsible
The employer is responsible for the safe use, maintenance and examination of compressors and pressure parts, and for compliance. This page is an educational overview with a template example; it does not constitute an examination and does not transfer responsibility.
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