Which of the SafetyMAP criteria deal with the safe disposal of obsolete plant?
This issue is dealt with under criteria 3.10.7 (initial level). While the actual wording of the criteria refers to the disposal of “material and substances” the explanation in the workbook elaborates to show that the demolition or dismantling of plant and equipment is also included. As with many other issues, the disposal of plant may also overlap more than one SafetyMAP criteria. For example, in Victoria the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 place specific requirements on the suppliers of plant that is intended for scrap. Compliance with these requirements would be examined under criteria 2.1.2 and 3.2.3.
