The obligation
A person managing or controlling plant must ensure it is used only for its designed purpose, unless an assessment shows the proposed use does not increase risk.
Under r. 206 of the WHS General and Mines Regulations, a person with management or control of plant at a workplace must take all reasonable steps to ensure the plant is only used for the purpose for which it is designed, unless they have assessed that the proposed use does not increase the risk to health and safety. In making that assessment, they must ensure the risk of the proposed use is assessed by a competent person.
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- A person managing or controlling plant must ensure it is used only for its designed purpose, unless an assessment shows the proposed use does not increase risk.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Proper use of plant and controls (WHS Regulations r. 206) is a WHS requirement set out in Managing risks of plant in the workplace (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is WA > Codes of Practice > Plant > Proper Use.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Proper use of plant and controls (WHS Regulations r. 206) is a WHS obligation under Managing risks of plant in the workplace (WA). In short, A person managing or controlling plant must ensure it is used only for its designed purpose, unless an assessment shows the proposed use does not increase risk.
What changed recently?
Proper use of plant and controls (WHS Regulations r. 206) was last updated on 9 October 2026.
