The University has a primary duty to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that plant and equipment is without risk to the health and safety of any person.
Plant is defined as any machinery, equipment, appliance, container, implement and tool, and includes any component or anything fitted or connected to any of those things. Plant and equipment includes many things for example lifts, cranes, machinery, conveyors, forklifts, vehicles, power tools, welding equipment and amusement devices.
The Plant and Equipment Safety Procedures sets out the requirements when using plant in University activities. When working with plant and equipment involving electricity, the electrical safety procedures must be read and implemented to ensure the University's electrical safety requirements are met. All items must be in good condition and in test and tag date.
Note: Plant or equipment that relies exclusively on manual power for its operation and which is designed to be supported primarily by hand (e.g. a screwdriver) is not covered by WHS regulations. However the general duty of care under WHS legislation applies to this type of plant.