Safe operation of cold storage facilities - A ... - WorkSafe Victoria

11.Plant (machinery and equipment)General plantHigh risk examples Medium risk solutions Low risk solutionsPlant and machinery that:• are not provided and or maintainedin a condition that is safe to use• does not have adequate guardingor suitable risk controls to preventaccess to the dangerous parts ofthe machinery during its operation• is not regularly inspected or testedto ensure that it remains safe to use• has not been designed, and/orinstalled in line with manufacturerspecifications or the appropriatestandard• does not have instructions orprocedures necessary for theinstallation, use, and maintenanceof the plant.Plant and machinery at the workplaceis selected and purchased in consultationwith employees to ensure:• all plant and equipment has beendesigned and manufactured to theappropriate standards• it is fitted with appropriate guardingto prevent access to the dangerareas of the plant or equipment• it is inspected, tested and maintainedto manufacturer specifications andthe relevant standards• employees have received adequateinformation, instruction and trainingbefore the commissioning or use ofthe plant or equipment.Refer: AS 4024.1 Safety of Machinery34 Handbook Safe operation of cold storage facilities WorkSafe Victoria