The registration of items of plant make up an important part of Western Australia's work health and safety regime. The process of registering items of plant ensures that items which may pose a risk to health and safety in the workplace have been inspected by a competent person and are safe to operate.
Only items of plant that are used in a workplace and are covered by Schedule 5, Division 2 of the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 require registration. This includes items of plant used on a mine site. Items of plant must have had their design registered with WorkSafe WA or by the Work Health and Safety Regulator in another Australian state or territory prior to the item being registered with WorkSafe WA.
Who can apply to register an item of plant
A person with management or control of an item of plant may apply to WorkSafe WA to register an item of plant. A person with management or control is typically the owner, contracted service provider or other individual who regularly use, manages and has control over the use of the item in question. Items of plant currently registered with another work health and safety regulator in Australia under a corresponding WHS law do not require and are not eligible for registration with WorkSafe WA.
Items of plant on a mine site
Items of plant on mine sites in Western Australia require registration with WorkSafe WA. This requirement came into effect in 2022 with the introduction of the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022. It is important to note that some items of plant exempted from registration under the Mines Safety and Inspections Regulation 1995 now require registration under the new regulatory regime. More information on the transition to the Work Health and Safety Regulations can be found on registering an item of plant on a mine site.
Should I register my plant as general plant or mining plant?
The application process for items of plant on a mine site is the same as for general plant registration, with one key exception: As mine operators have already paid the mines safety and inspection levy, the cost of registration for items of plant on mine sites is different from the cost for general items of plant.
Given the difference in cost, it is essential that applicants understand if their item qualifies as mining plant. Items of plant only qualify as mine plant when they are exclusively used on a mine site and are under the management and control of a mine operator. Refer to the chart below for an illustration of when an applicant should register their items of plant as mining plant.
| Person with Management or Control | Item of plant status | Registration Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Is a mine operator (as registered in SRS) | Exclusively used on a mine site | Mining Plant |
| Isn't a mine operator | Not exclusively used on a mine site | General Plant |
| Is a mine operator (as registered in SRS) | Not exclusively used on a mine site | General Plant |
| Isn't a mine operator | Exclusively used on a mine site | General Plant |
Regulatory Change
Some provisions and requirements under the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 have had their commencement delayed as a result of transitional provisions. Items of plant that were registered under the Mines Safety and Inspections Regulation 1995 are considered registered under the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022.
Some items of plant which did not require registration under the old scheme now require registration under the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022. As such, it is important that persons with management or control of items of plant used on a mine site ensure that their items of plant are registered in compliance of the new regulations. For additional information on the transitional provisions, registration requirements and items of plant on a mine site, please visit our dedicated Registering an item of plant on a mine site page.
Register my item of plant
Applications to register an item of plant may be made online, by mail or in person. While applications will be accepted by mail or in person, it is strongly recommended that applications be made online. Applications by email will not be accepted. In order to register an item of plant, certain information is required. Please visit the information required to register an item of plant section below to see what information is needed to apply to register an item of plant.
If you have any questions or concerns relating to an application to register your item of plant, you may call 1300 424 091 or email the plant registration team.
Application Fees
To see the current fees associated with registering an item of plant, please visit our plant registration fee page.
Online Application
Apply Online!
You can apply to register your item of plant by completing our online application form. This process will require you to provide information and pay the relevant registration fee. Once submitted, you will automatically be emailed a tax receipt for your payment along with a lodgement confirmation.
Apply by Mail
Applications to register items of plant will be accepted by mail. To apply by mail, please complete a Form 201 - Application to register an item of plant and post it to:
Licensing Services
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Locked Bag 100
East Perth WA 6892
Apply in Person
The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety operates a customer service counter at 303 Seven Oaks Street in Cannington. To lodge an application in person, complete a Form 201 - Application to register an item of plant and bring it to:
The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Level 1, Mason Bird Building
303 Sevenoaks Street,
Cannington WA 6107
Information required to register an item of plant
Show moreIn order to successfully register an item of plant, the following information will need to be provided:
Information relating to the item of plant:
- Kind of plant,
- Type of plant,
- Plant description,
- Serial number,
- Manufacturer,
- Year of manufacture,
- Site address where the plant will be located, and
- Location of the plant at the site.
Design registration details
- Design registration number,
- State where the design was registered, and
- Design standard(s)
If applying as a mine operator (optional)
- The Site Group (SG) number for the site where the item of plant will be used
Additional plant details:
- The 'Additional plant details' field allows for plant type specific details to be provided. When completing an application, you will be required to consult section 4 of the explanatory notes and provide specific technical information relating to your item of plant under the corresponding lines of the application. See the table below for the required information for each plant type.
| Line 1 | Line 2 | Line 3 | Line 4 | Line 5 | |
| Amusement Devices | Class of device (2,3,4,5) | Number of persons | Maximum person speed (m/s) | Kilowatt rating (kw) (if applicable) | |
| Boilers | Hazard level (A, B, C) | Class (If AS1228) (1, 2, 3) | Volume (m3) | Design pressure (kPa) | Power output (kW) |
| Building Maintenance Units | Type (A, B, C) | Rated load (kg) | Maximum suspension height (m) | ||
| Lifts | Number of persons | Rated load (kg) | Travel distance (m) | Number of levels served | |
| Escalators and Moving Walkways | Rated capacity (persons per hour) | Travel length (m) | Incline angle (degrees) | ||
| Mobile Cranes | Rated capacity (t) | Maximum boom length (m) | |||
| Pressure Vessels | Hazard level (A, B, C) | Class (if AS1210)(1, 2A, 2B, 3) | Volume (m3) | Design pressure (kPa) | |
| Tower Cranes | Rated capacity (t) | Maximum boom length (m) | Maximum height under hook (m) | ||
| Concrete Placing Booms | Maximum boom length (m) | Maximum pump capacity (m3 per hours) |
Date plant first commissioned or registered:
- The earlier of the two dates:
- When the item of plant was first commissioned; or
- If it was previously registered, the date it was registered (this is not the date of the design registration)
- See the Date plant first commissioned or first regististered section below for additional information.
Applicant details:
- If the applicant is an individual or body corporate / company
- If an individual:
- The name of the applicant;
- The business name (if applicable) and ABN;
- The applicant's address, email and phone number;
- Proof of identification documents, such as drivers licence or passport (does not need to be certified); and
- If the applicant resides within Western Australia.
- If they do not reside within Western Australia, a written justification as to why the registration should be granted.
- If a body corporate/ company:
- The company name, as registered with ASIC and ASIC number;
- The designated contact person;
- The business name (if applicable);
- The registered company address (as registered with ASIC);
- The contact person's email and phone number;
- Proof of company registration, being the certificate of registration issued by the Australia Government Business Registration Service; and
- If the body corporate/ company's registered address is located in Western Australia
- if not, a written justification as to why the registration should be granted.
Declaration
A Declaration stating the following must be made:
- The item of plant is not registered under a corresponding Work Health and Safety law;
- The item of plant has been inspected by a competent person and assessed to be safe to operate;
- Consent for the regulator to make enquiries and exchange information with other jurisdictions; and
- The application for registration is being made under regulation 266 of the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022.
Date plant first commissioned or first registered
Show morePursuant to r266(2)(i) of the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 an application for registration of an item of plant must include either the date the item was first commissioned or the date it was first registered, whichever came first.
Date first commissioned:
Commissioning in relation to plant is defined as: performing the necessary adjustments, tests and inspections before the plant is used to ensure that the plant is in full working order in accordance with the requirements specified in the design of the plant and includes recommissioning.
The first commissioned date is the date that a competent person signs off that the item of plant is in full working order, in accordance with the requirements specified in the design of the plant.
Date first registered:
The date first registered refers to registration of an item of plant in any Australian state or territory under any occupational safety, mining safety or work health and safety legislation. This is not a reference to the design registration.
While the registration for an item of plant registered with WorkSafe WA does not expire, plant registrations do expire in many other Australian jurisdictions. Where an item of plant has previously been registered in another state and had that registration expire, or where an item was plant was deregistered for any reason, the original registration date may be required.
Commissioning of an item of plant in WA is a prerequisite to registration and commonly occurs prior to registration in other Australian jurisdictions. As such, the date first commissioned is typically the date required on an application to register an item of plant.
Competent person
Show moreUnder the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 a competent person is someone who has:
- educational or vocational qualifications in an engineering discipline that is relevant to the plant being inspected; or
- knowledge of the technical standards relevant to the plant to be inspected.
WorkSafe WA has published an information sheet, which provides more information on competent persons and their duties in relation to plant.
Items of plant requiring registration
Show moreDivision - 2 Items of plant requiring registration
- Boilers categorised as hazard level A, B or C according to criteria in Section 2.1 of AS 4343:2014 (Pressure equipment — Hazard levels).
- Pressure vessels categorised as hazard level A, B or C according to the criteria in Section 2.1 of AS 4343:2014 (Pressure equipment — Hazard levels), except —
- gas cylinders; and
- LP Gas fuel vessels for automotive use; and
- Serially produced vessels.
- Tower cranes including self-erecting tower cranes.
- Lifts and escalators and moving walkways.
- Building maintenance units.
- Amusement devices classified by Section 2.1 of AS 3533.1:2009 (Amusement rides and devices — Design and construction), except devices specified in clause 4(2).
- Concrete placing booms.
- Mobile cranes with a rated capacity of greater than 10 tonnes.
The following are items of plant that are exceptions to individual registration as listed in Schedule 5
- The items of plant listed in clause 3 do not include —
- Any pressure equipment (other than a gas cylinder) excluded from the scope of AS/NZS 1200:2015 (Pressure equipment); or
- A crane or hoist that is manually powered; or
- A reach stacker.
- The following devices are excluded from clause 3(6) —
- Class 1 devices;
- Playground devices;
- Water slides where water facilitates patrons to slide easily, predominantly under gravity, along a static structure;
- Wave generators where patrons do not come into contact with the parts of machinery used for generating water waves;
- Inflatable devices, other than inflatable devices (continuously blown) with a platform height of 3 metres or more.
Amusement Devices
Show moreAmusement devices can be a challenging area of plant to navigate. For additional information relating to amusement devices, please see our dedicated amusement device page.
