Machinery & Equipment

Under the Workplace Safety and Health Act, manufacturers and suppliers of the following machinery and equipment have the duty to ensure these are safe for use:

1. Bar-benders
2. Equipment or piping intended for operation under pressure, including all statutory pressure vessels
3. Equipment or piping intended to contain corrosive, toxic or flammable substances
4. Equipment used for abrasive blasting, including any accessory, apparatus or fitting necessary to enable its use and operation
5. Explosive powered tools
6. Forklifts
7. Lifting equipment
8. Materials or components used for the construction of support structures
9. Power presses
10. Scaffolds and any materials or components used to erect them
11. Welding equipment, including any accessory, apparatus or fitting necessary to enable its use

Only individuals and organisations that hold the relevant Certificates of Competency may operate these machinery and equipment.

Equipment that require registration

The following types of equipment must be registered for use with the Ministry of Manpower.

• Pressure Vessels
• Lifting Equipment

They must also be inspected regularly by Authorised Examiners and Inspectors.