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* when the control measure is not effective in controlling the risk
    * before a change at the workplace that is likely to give rise to a new or different health and safety risk that the control measure may not effectively control
    * if a new hazard or risk is identified
    * if the results of consultation indicate that a review is necessary, and
    * if a health and safety representative requests a review

The control measures that are implemented must be reviewed and, if necessary, revised to make sure they work as planned and that no new hazards have been introduced by the control measures.

You should consult your workers to obtain feedback on the plant and work processes being used and consider the following questions:
    * Are the relevant workers aware of the control measures and do they understand them?
    * Are the control measures, for example guards, working effectively in both their design and operation?
    * Have all hazards associated with the plant been identified?
    * Has the purchase of a new item of plant made the job safer?
    * Are safety procedures being followed?
    * Has an incident occurred in relation to the plant?
    * If new legislation or new information becomes available, does it indicate current controls may no longer be the most effective?
When deciding how frequently to carry out a review, you should consider the level of risk (high risk plant may need more frequent review) and the type of plant involved (there may be particular stages in the life of the plant where a more frequent review is needed).

3. CONTROLLING RISKS: FROM PURCHASE TO DISPOSAL

3.1 Purchasing and hiring plant
Many injuries and illnesses associated with plant occur due to a failure to select the right equipment for the job. Before you purchase plant, check that it is suitable for the intended use including the environment it will be used in and the workers using it. Discuss your needs with the plant supplier, who must provide you with information about:
    * the purpose for which the plant was designed or manufactured
    * the results of any calculations, analysis, testing or examination
    * any conditions necessary for the safe use of the plant, and
    * any alterations or modifications made to the plant.
Before purchasing, hiring or leasing plant you should also determine:
    * the hazards and risks associated with installation, commissioning, operation, inspection, maintenance, repair, transport, storage and dismantling of the plant
    * control measures needed to minimise these hazards and risks
    * the manufacturer's recommendations in relation to the frequency and type of inspection and maintenance needed
    * any special skills required for people who operate the plant or carry