Disposal of Plant - WHS Checklist
This checklist is to be used when disposing of plant by sale, trade-in, transfer, donation, decommissioning,
dismantling, salvage or dumping. A copy must be provided to the purchaser/receiver of the plant. A copy must be
provided to the purchaser/receiver of the plant and a copy retained by the Faculty/Portfolio concerned.
Location/site
Description of Plant
Date of Acquisition
Manufacturer
Model
Person completing checklist
Date
Disposal Method
Sale ☐ Trade-in☐ Transfer
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Donation☐ Decommission/Dismantle/Salvage ☐ Dump ☐
Note: The disposal method will determine which of the hazards below are applicable eg. some may not be present if
the plant is to be dismantled, salvaged or dumped.
Disposal Considerations
Y
Radiation Sources
Approval by Regulator for disposal or transfer of radiation
apparatus (eg. laser and x-ray equipment). (Contact WHS Unit).
Plant/Equipment
Are guarding/emergency stops/ safety devices in working
order and adequate for the type of plant and the work it is
used for?
Can someone be injured from electric shock due to
damaged electrical leads/cables or damaged switches or
emergency stop devises?
Can someone be injured by explosion of gases, vapours,
liquids, dusts or other substances triggered by the
operation of the plant or materials handled by the plant?
Can someone using the plant slip, trip or fall due to uneven
or slippery work surfaces or lack of guard rails or other
suitable edge protection?
Can someone come into contact with objects at high
temperatures or be injured by fire when using this plant?
Is there a risk of crushing from parts falling off, or
uncontrolled or unexpected movement of the plant?
Can someone be struck, cut, stabbed or punctured by this
plant?
Are hazardous (or other) wastes/pollutants likely to be
released by this plant?
Other hazards (list)
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N
N/A
Comments
Disposal Considerations
Y
N
N/A
Comments
Other
Where plant is to be dumped, has it been made
inoperable? eg. power cord removed
Is the plant being disposed of as required by appropriate
waste management / environmental requirements?
Has the plant been removed from the register or a notation
made that it has been disposed?
Documentation
The following documentation must be provided to the purchaser/receiver of the plant (except where plant is to be dumped directly
by the University)
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instruction manuals, information about safe use
maintenance records
details of any changes or modifications to the plant, including wiring diagrams
Condition of Acceptance of Plant form
A copy of the Condition of Acceptance of Plant form, signed by the purchaser/receiver of the plant, must be retained
by the Faculty/Portfolio.
Name (person completing the checklist)
Signature
Disposal of plant approved
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Name (Authorised Person)
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Yes
Signature
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Date
No
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Date