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3MAINTENANCEAND CLEANINGPlant and equipment used in the manufacturing process requires regular maintenance and cleaning.Does the task involve the following?HIGH RISKRISK CONTROLHeavy plant• Plant is not isolated prior to cleaning and maintenance• Cleaning and maintenance not done on a regular orscheduled basis• Cleaning and maintenance performed byuntrained personnel• Debris and off-cuts allowed to accumulate around plant• A job safety analysis (JSA) or similar assessmentof risk is undertaken to ensure the work is safe• Ensure a Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) system hasbeen implemented• Only trained and competent maintenance personnelto work on plant• Regular cleaning and preventative maintenanceto occur on a regular, scheduled basis• Regular inspections of the workplace and plantto occur to ensure cleaning and maintenance is done• Correct lifting equipment is used to move plant,e.g. cranes or forklifts.Light plant• Plant is not isolated prior to cleaning and maintenance• Cleaning and maintenance performed byuntrained personnel• Cleaning and maintenance not done on a regular andscheduled basis• Debris and off-cuts allowed to accumulate around plant• Plant is not moved to ensure that all areas around andunder the plant are clean• Ensure a Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) system hasbeen implemented• Only trained and competent maintenance personnelto work on plant• Regular cleaning and preventative maintenanceto occur on a scheduled basis• Regular inspections of the workplace and plantto ensure cleaning and maintenance is done• Correct lifting equipment is used to move plant(e.g. cranes or forklifts)34 WORKSAFE VICTORIA / A GUIDE TO SAFETY IN THE WOOD PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY