Plant registrations are issued based on the most up-to-date information at the time. If information relating to an item of plant or plant design is incorrect or out of date, there are obligations on the registration holder to inform WorkSafe WA.
WorkSafe WA can amend registrations in line with these changes to enable up to date documentation.
WorkSafe WA plant registrations can only be amended by the registration holder. WorkSafe WA can only amend registrations issued by the Western Australian regulator, not those issued interstate.
How to apply
| Type of change | Method of lodgement |
Common changes to an item of plant registration
| If you can’t complete the online lodgement process, you can download and complete the Form 202 - Changes to plant information and lodge it by email. |
Other changes to an item of plant registration
Changes to a plant design registration
| Complete the information in the subject line and email body. Attach any supporting documentation. |
| Alterations to a plant design registration that affect health and safety | Apply for an alteration to the design through the Registration of plant design or alteration to plant design process. |
Corrections to an item of plant or plant design registration
| Complete the information in the subject line and email body. Attach any supporting documentation. |
Fees
No application fees apply for changes or corrections to plant registrations.
After your application has been submitted
If you are applying as the registration holder with correct information, you have fulfilled your obligations under r.282 of the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022.
Your application to amend the item of plant registration will be assessed in line with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022.
If an amendment is granted in accordance with r.284 of Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022, a new registration document with updated information will be issued to the registration holder (the new individual, body corporate or company with management or control if the item of plant has been transferred).
Information required to lodge a Form 202 - Changes to plant information application
Show moreThe following information is required to notify the regulator of changes and request an amendment to an item of plant registration through the Form 202 - Changes to plant information process:<\/strong>
Type of change
- Type of change, including:
- A change in management or control; or
- A relocation of plant; or
- An alteration of the plant’s design registration number; or
- A combination of the three types of changes above.
Details of the registration holder
- If the registration holder is an individual or body corporate / company.
- If the registration holder is an individual:
- The name of the registration holder; and
- The business name (if applicable) and ABN; and
- Proof of identification documents, such as drivers licence or passport (does not need to be certified).
- If the registration holder is a body corporate/ company:
- The company name, as registered with ASIC and ACN; and
- The designated contact person; and
- The business name (if applicable); and
- The registered company address, as registered with ASIC; and
- The contact person's email and phone number; and
- Proof of company registration, being the certificate of registration issue by the Australia Government Business Registration Service; and
- The companies registered address.
The applicant's address, email and phone number; and
Details of the item of plant
- The kind of plant.
- The WorkSafe WA plant registration number.
- The Serial number.
- The manufacturer.
- The description of the item of plant, as stated on the registration document.
Alteration
If the change is for an alteration:
- The design registration number; and
- The new design registration document; and
- A list of alterations/ changes.
Relocation
If the change is for a relocation of the item of plant:
- The date of relocation; and
- The site address where the plant will be located; and
- The location of the plant at the site.
- For example: Boiler house or East side of workshop 1.
- For mobile plant, write down “Itinerant”.
Transfer of management or control
If the change is in relation to a change in management or control:
- If the item of plant is being disposed/withdrawn from service or transferred to a new registration older.
- If disposed/withdrawn from service, the date of transfer or disposal.
- If transferred to a new party in management or control:
- If the plant been relocated; and
- The name of the new individual, body corporate or company with management or control; and
- The ABN/ACN (if applicable) of the new individual, body corporate or company with management or control; and
- The contact person and their position, who is representing the new individual, body corporate or company with management or control; and
- The address/registered address of the new individual, body corporate or company with management or control; and
- The email address and phone number of the contact person who is representing the new individual, body corporate or company with management or control.
Declaration
Declaration by the registration holder, stating that the information provided is correct and that they are making an application to amend an item of plant registration in accordance with regulation 284 of the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022.
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