Construction safety focus: The movement of powered mobile plant

Information about WorkSafe’s focus on the movement of powered mobile plant during construction work.

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This document outlines how WorkSafe inspectors visiting construction sites ensure that powered mobile plant is used safely. It covers topics such as:

  • common safety issues for ground workers and mobile plant operators when mobile plant moves around construction sites
  • how to use a construction control of risk hierarchy to manage safety
  • how employers have duties to control risks and develop a safe work method statement 
  • how employees are also responsible for their own health and safety

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