The obligation
Certain items of plant and plant designs must be registered; the list of registrable plant is in Appendix B of the Code.
Registrable plant designs must be design registered before being supplied, and registrable items of plant must be item registered before being commissioned for use by a PCBU. The original designer or a person with management or control of the plant may apply for design registration. Item registration applies to each specific item of plant and is intended to ensure it is inspected by a competent person and is safe to operate.
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- What
- Certain items of plant and plant designs must be registered; the list of registrable plant is in Appendix B of the Code.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Registration of Plant Items and Plant Designs 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 > Registration.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Registration of Plant Items and Plant Designs is a WHS obligation under Managing the risks of plant in the workplace 2021 (QLD). In short, Certain items of plant and plant designs must be registered; the list of registrable plant is in Appendix B of the Code.
What changed recently?
Registration of Plant Items and Plant Designs was last updated on 9 October 2026.
