Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Equipment (Public Safety) Act 1994 - SECT 9

Duties of persons in charge of prescribed equipment

9. Duties of persons in charge of prescribed equipment



(1) A person who is in charge of prescribed equipment must take reasonable
care for his or her own health and safety and for the health and safety of any
other person who may be affected by his or her acts or omissions in relation
to the equipment.

(2) A person who is in charge of prescribed equipment must not-

   (a)  wilfully or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in
        the interests of health or safety pursuant to this Act or the
        regulations; or

   (b)  wilfully place at risk the health or safety of any person at the
        equipment site.