The obligation
A concrete placing boom must not be used without plant registration, and a PCBU must not direct or allow a worker to use an unregistered boom.
Necessary adjustments, tests or inspections may be performed as part of commissioning before a boom is registered. Under section 42 of the WHS Act, plant requiring design registration or plant registration must not be used until registered, and under section 45 any registration conditions must be complied with.
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- What
- A concrete placing boom must not be used without plant registration, and a PCBU must not direct or allow a worker to use an unregistered boom.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Plant registration of concrete placing booms is a WHS requirement set out in Concrete pumping code of practice 2019 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety > Codes of Practice > Construction > Concrete Pumping.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Plant registration of concrete placing booms is a WHS obligation under Concrete pumping code of practice 2019 (QLD). In short, A concrete placing boom must not be used without plant registration, and a PCBU must not direct or allow a worker to use an unregistered boom.
What changed recently?
Plant registration of concrete placing booms was last updated on 19 October 2026.