Plant and equipment refers to a wide range machinery, installations, equipment and tools which need to be fit for purpose, maintained, inspected and used in accordance with safe systems of work.
These procedures provide the minimum requirements for all plant and equipment activities undertaken by employees and contractors, and shall be followed by managers, staff, visitors, students and contractors of the University.
The University shall comply with all requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 (amended March 1999), the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996, Part 4 – Division 3 (amended December 1999), relevant Australian Standards, codes of practice and guidance notes, and all relevant laws pertinent to plant, which include: