The obligation
The WHS Regulation sets specific duties for powered mobile plant, such as mobile cranes, reach stackers, straddle carriers and forklifts used in stevedoring.
WHS Regulation section 214 deals with the general control of risk for powered mobile plant. Working in and around mobile plant, and damaged or poorly maintained equipment, can cause crush injuries, disabling injuries and fatalities. Some work activities, like dogging, rigging and operating reach stackers, forklifts and some types of cranes, require workers to hold a high risk work licence issued by the regulator under the WHS Regulation.
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- What
- The WHS Regulation sets specific duties for powered mobile plant, such as mobile cranes, reach stackers, straddle carriers and forklifts used in stevedoring.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Controlling risks from powered mobile plant in stevedoring is a WHS requirement set out in Managing risks in stevedoring 2023 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is WHS > Codes of Practice > Stevedoring > Plant > Powered mobile plant.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Controlling risks from powered mobile plant in stevedoring is a WHS obligation under Managing risks in stevedoring 2023 (QLD). In short, The WHS Regulation sets specific duties for powered mobile plant, such as mobile cranes, reach stackers, straddle carriers and forklifts used in stevedoring.
What changed recently?
Controlling risks from powered mobile plant in stevedoring was last updated on 11 October 2026.
