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Department of Mineral & Energy (DME) OHS Chat & Skinner Newsletters Exclusive Subscriber Newsletter Employer's Rights |
OHS Act. General Machinery Regulation 6. Devices to start and stop machinery. (a) be in a position where they can readily and conveniently be reached by the person who operates such machinery; and (b) be so constructed and arranged as to prevent the accidental starting of such machinery. (2) An employer or user of machinery shall provide positive means for rendering the controls of machinery driven by an electric motor inoperative while repairs or adjustments are being made, and such means shall not only be the mere tripping of a switch. (a) at every operation point with a stopping device which locks out when it is used and requires manual resetting before such machinery can be restarted; and (b) with an audible warning device to be sounded before the machinery is set in motion: Provided that an inspector may grant written permission for alternative precautionary measures whereby the safety of those persons is ensured.
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