Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00422:body:0:p21
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00422
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 51052–54126

if those aren't available, in accordance with recommendations of a competent person. If it is not reasonably practicable to comply with the manufacturer's recommendations or the recommendations of a competent person, the inspection and testing must occur annually.
The inspection of plant should be conducted in accordance with a regular maintenance system to identify any:
    * potential problems that were not anticipated during plant design or task analysis
    * deficiencies in plant or the equipment associated with use of plant, for example wear and tear, corrosion and damaged plant parts
    * adverse effects of changes in processes or materials associated with plant, and
    * inadequacies in control measures that have been previously implemented.
Inspection of associated work processes should be conducted regularly to identify any:
    * unsafe work practices associated with the use of plant
    * negative effects of changes in processes or materials associated with plant, and
    * inadequacies in control measures that have been previously implemented.
Regularly inspect hand-held powered plant and repair or replace them when necessary, and replace damaged or worn parts (such as grinding wheels).

Any control measures implemented, such as guards and warning devices, must be regularly inspected and tested to ensure they remain effective.

You should keep an up-to-date register of the items of plant requiring regular inspection and maintenance. It should include information on:
    * allocated responsibilities for people dealing with inspections
    * standards against which plant should be inspected
    * the frequency of inspections
    * critical safety instructions to be followed during inspection, for example the isolation procedure
    * the procedures for particular types of inspections including:
          + periodic inspections
          + specific tests
          + repaired or modified plant, and
    * any variations from normal operation or dangerous occurrences and any trends that may be occurring.

Reasonably practicable control measures must be implemented to ensure the health and safety of the person conducting the inspection, for example by ensuring that plant is switched off or isolated from the energy source to avoid accidental re-energising of dangerous parts.
Any guards that are removed must be replaced correctly to prevent access to the hazardous part of the plant when it is returned to use.

3.7 Maintenance, repair and cleaning of plant
Plant must be maintained and repaired according to the manufacturer's specifications or, in the absence of such specifications, in accordance with a competent person's recommendations. For example, ensure fluid levels and pressures are correct and ensure brakes are functioning properly.

Plant should be isolated before maintenance or cleaning commences. Where plant is isolated and plant shutdown will result, any total or partial shutdown should not allow a hazardous situation to be created.

Isolated or disengaged plant should:
    * not hinder or interfere with