29Testing, thorough examination, inspection and certification

29 Testing, thorough examination, inspection and certification

29.1 Each item of material handling equipment and each sling or lifting device forming an integral part of a load must be of good design and construction and comply with the provisions of Schedules 5, 7, 8 and 10 that apply to the type of equipment.

29.2 Material handling equipment must not be used for loading or unloading unless:

(a) it has been tested, thoroughly examined, certificated and inspected, in accordance with Schedule 4; 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 and is fit for that use.

29.3 If material handling equipment has been tested and examined in accordance with Schedule 4 and the competent person considers that it is satisfactory, he or she must issue a certificate in accordance with the form for the test and examination set out in Schedule 11.

29.4 If material handling equipment has been examined or inspected in accordance with Schedule 4 and the competent person or the responsible person considers it satisfactory, that person must record the inspection in the materials handling equipment register.