Plant (Code of Practice No.19, 1995)
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Plant (Code of Practice No.19, 1995) (PDF 365kb)
Document Type: Code of Practice
Keycode: VWA016/01/12.02
Industry: General Manufacturing
Category: Controlling OHS Hazards and Risks Plant
Division Author: Occupational Hygiene
Publication Date: 01 October 1992
Date First Published: 01 October 1992
Summary: This publication provides practical guidance about plant and equipment safety and safe use of plant and equipment.
About this publication
Plant is a 99 page guide that provides practical guidance on how to protect people when using plant and associated systems of work that can pose risks their health or safety in the workplace.
Further information
For information and advice on this subject or to check the availability of this publication for ordering, contact the Advisory Service on 1800 136 089.
Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985 (old Act), approved Codes of Practice enabled people to meet their duties under Victoria's health and safety laws by complying with the related part of a Code of Practice.
On 1 July 2005, the old Act was repealed and be replaced by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (new Act). The new Act does not provide for making Codes of Practice. Therefore, complying with a Code of Practice may not necessarily mean compliance with a duty under the new Act .
This Code of Practice continues to be available as a source of practical guidance, and will contribute to industry state of knowledge, to assist those who must comply with health and safety laws.
