What is the immediate action required when unsafe equipment is identified?

The immediate action required when unsafe equipment is identified is to remove it from service. This step is critical because continuing to use equipment that is unsafe poses a significant risk to the safety of all personnel working in or around that equipment. By removing it from service, workers eliminate the potential for accidents or injuries that could occur from operating or interacting with faulty machinery or tools.

When equipment is identified as unsafe, it is essential to ensure that no one can inadvertently use it while the hazards are being assessed or addressed. This action safeguards the well-being of personnel and helps maintain a safe working environment. Furthermore, after removal from service, appropriate steps can be taken to inspect or repair the equipment, ensuring that safety standards are met before it can be reinstated for use.

While notifying a supervisor and marking it as hazardous are important actions that can follow the removal, they do not address the immediate need to prevent any use of the equipment in question. Waiting for inspection is not advisable in situations where immediate safety risks are apparent.