Demolition work

Demolition work means work to demolish or dismantle a structure or part of a structure that is load-bearing or otherwise related to the physical integrity of the structure, but does not include: 

Exemption request

A person who has an obligation under the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 or the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 may submit a request to the regulator to be exempted from fully complying with the requirement of these regulations.

Request an exemption from Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022

To request an exemption complete a Request for exemption form.

Plant design and registration

The requirement to register items of plant and plant designs serves to ensure that items of plant and plant designs have been inspected by a competent person and are safe to operate.

Item of plant and plant design differ. Design registration applies to a concept; any number of individual items can be manufactured to the same design. Item of plant registration applies to a specific item; each item of the specified type requires registration.

Serious injury or illness

The regulator must be notified of any serious injury or illness arising through the conduct of a business or undertaking (PCBU) by calling us on 1800 678 198 (24 hours).

General workplaces (not a mine or a petroleum/geothermal operation)

You need to lodge information online even after notifying by phone.