The obligation
A plant supplier must give a business buying or hiring plant information on its design purpose, testing results, conditions for safe use and any alterations made.
The supplier must say what the plant was designed or made for, and give the results of calculations, analysis, testing or examination done to confirm it is safe so far as reasonably practicable. It must also give the conditions needed for safe use and details of any alterations or modifications. The Code advises buyers to check the plant suits the intended use, its environment and its workers.
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- What
- A plant supplier must give a business buying or hiring plant information on its design purpose, testing results, conditions for safe use and any alterations made.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Controlling plant risks from purchase to disposal is a WHS requirement set out in Managing the risks of plant in the workplace 2021 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Managing the risks of plant in the workplace 2021 > Purchase to disposal.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Controlling plant risks from purchase to disposal is a WHS obligation under Managing the risks of plant in the workplace 2021 (QLD). In short, A plant supplier must give a business buying or hiring plant information on its design purpose, testing results, conditions for safe use and any alterations made.
What changed recently?
Controlling plant risks from purchase to disposal was last updated on 19 October 2026.