22Testing, examination, inspection and certification

22 Testing, examination, inspection and certification

(1) Each item of material handling equipment and each sling or lifting device forming an integral part of a load must comply with the provisions of Schedules 4, 6 and 8 that apply to the type of equipment.

(2) Material handling equipment may be used for loading or unloading only if:

(a) it has been tested, examined and certified and inspected in accordance with Schedule 3; and

(b) the current record of examination and inspection in the register of material handling equipment indicates that the equipment is fit for use; and

(c) it is visually examined before being used, to confirm it is free of obvious defects.

Note Section 127 of the Navigation Act provides an offence for failure to comply with machinery and equipment checks required by the regulations.