WHO NEEDS THIS LETTER?
This letter is required for a person who has been appointed as a Gas Welding and Cutting Equipment Inspector in the workplace. They will be responsible for ensuring all gas welding and cutting equipment in the workplace remains in good condition and is safe to use.
WHAT IS THIS LETTER FOR?
This letter shows that a Gas Welding and Cutting Equipment Inspector has been appointed to ensure that all gas welding and cutting equipment remains suitable for safe use in the workplace, according to the requirements of the OHS Act. The letter allows these persons to act under the authority of the 16(2) in order to ensure that all gas welding and cutting equipment remains in good condition for safe use.
WHY IS THIS LETTER IMPORTANT?
This letter shows that a responsible person has been appointed to ensure that all gas welding and cutting equipment is maintained in good condition. This provides evidence to an inspector that a basic structure is in place to ensure that all gas welding and cutting equipment is inspected regularly to check its serviceability. This letter is relevant under section 9(1) of the General Safety Regulations of the OHS Act and its availability shows that the employer is taking steps to comply with these Regulations in respects of ensuring all gas welding and cutting equipment in the workplace is maintained in good condition so it is safe to use.
VALIDITY
This letter needs to be signed by the 16(2) (as the appointer) and by the appointee, dated and kept on record where it can be accessible to an inspector. A time period must be included for the appointment. Each appointee must have the relevant experience or accredited training in order to be competent to perform these duties.
HOW DOES THIS WORK AS A CONTROL MEASURE?
In the hierarchy of controls this letter forms part of the administrative control measures which should be in place to ensure that all gas welding and cutting equipment in the workplace is maintained in good condition. This letter ensures that a responsible person is appointed to ensure all gas welding and cutting equipment is inspected regularly to check it is maintained in good condition so it is safe to use.
