Registerable Plant Registration &

Inspection Requirements Asset Management

Engineers

If you own Registerable Plant, it’s imperative to understand your registration and inspection
requirements.

Under WA’s new Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and the Work Health and Safety (Mines)
Regulations 2022, which came into effect on 31 March 2022, the term “Classified Plant” has
been replaced with “Registerable Plant”.

The new WHS Act and accompanying regulations combine WHS for general industry, mines,
petroleum and geothermal operations under a single Act, replacing the previously applicable
Mines Safety & Inspection Act 1994 and the associated Mines Safety & Inspections
Regulations 1995.

➜ Learn more about the new WHS Regulation Updates

The Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations state that Registerable Plant must be
registered with the DMIRS (Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety)
and has to be inspected by a competent person on a regular basis.

Regulation 213(1) of the WHSR-2022 states that “The person with management or control
of plant at a workplace must ensure that the maintenance, inspection and, if necessary,
testing of the plant is carried out by a competent person”.

In addition, regulation 246 of the WHSR-2022 states that:

(1) “An item of plant specified in Schedule 5 Division 2 must be registered under the Work
Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 Part 5.3; and
(2) The purpose of registering an item of plant is to ensure that it is inspected by a competent
person and is safe to operate.

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REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

This guide contains the registration and inspection requirements for the following
Registerable Plant:

➜ Bridge and Gantry Cranes

➜ Elevating Work Platforms (EWP)

➜ Passenger and Goods Lifts

➜ Mobile Cranes

➜ Monorails

➜ Pressure Vessels

➜ Vehicle Loading Cranes

➜ Work Boxes

BRIDGE AND GANTRY CRANES

What is a Bridge Crane?
Bridge cranes comprise of a hoist system that
is suspended from a trolley that moves
generally on rails along one or two horizontal
beams, called the bridge, that are supported at
both ends on carriages. The bridge itself can
move along a pair of parallel rails that are
supported by the building structure, so that the
crane can serve a large rectangular area.

What is a Gantry Crane?

A Gantry Crane has a similar mechanism as a
Bridge Crane however is supported by uprights
from the ground, usually with wheels at the
foot of the uprights allowing the whole crane
to traverse along the ground on rails. A Semi
Gantry Crane can be a combination of a Gantry
and Bridge Crane having one carriage
supported by the building while the other end
is supported by legs on a rail on the ground.

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Bridge and Gantry Crane Registration Requirements
In accordance with WHSR-2022, the following documents are required for the registration
of Bridge and Gantry cranes that have been designed according to AS1418.3:1997:

a) Appointed Person letter (of the Appointed Person applying for registration), mine site
only.

b) Registration Form, each item must have a registration form.

c) Design calculations and drawings as per AS1418.3:1997, independent design

verification as per AS1418.3:1997, crane runway structure design calculations and
drawings as per AS1418.3:1997, with independent design verification of crane runway
structure as per AS1418.1:2021 and AS1418.3:1997.

d) Building and footing calculations.

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Bridge and Gantry Crane Inspection Requirements and Frequency

All items of plant subject to AS1418.3:1997 shall have the following inspections in
accordance with AS2550.3:2002:

a) Annual 3rd party inspection

A program of periodic inspection shall be carried out. The frequency of periodic

inspection shall be based on the working environment and the frequency and severity of
use of the crane. In no circumstances shall the inspection interval exceed 12 months.

b) A major inspection

Cranes shall be subjected to a major inspection to assess their suitability for continued
safe operation as follows:

(a) Unless assessed in accordance with AS2550.1-2011 Section 9 to determine when a

major inspection is due, after two-thirds of the design life specified by the manufacturer
or the original design Standard or, where this is unknown after 7 years of use.

(b) When an old crane is to be recommissioned and previous operating records do not
exist, or the Standard to which it was designed and built is unknown.

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 c) A structural inspection for equipment that has reached the end of its design life or
where the design life is not known, or a Design Working Period (DWP) calculation
determines. Following the major inspection, the equipment shall be made to comply with
the current version of AS1418.3:1997.

d) Design Working Period calculations (DWP’s) are to be conducted periodically to

determine whether the crane is being used in accordance with its designated Classes
and then confirm when both (b) and (c) are due.

To assist when conducting inspections, the use of a data-logger system to measure the
load spectrum as indicated in AS1418.3:1997 while calculating the cranes Class is
preferred. This system measures the working conditions of the crane and then
determines when the next major inspection should be conducted. This may be longer or
shorter than the periods stated above, which is determined by the cranes use.

Are your Bridge and/or Gantry cranes due for an inspection?

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Elevating Work Platforms (EWP)

What are Elevating Work Platforms?
Elevating Work Platforms, also known as EWP,
Aerial Work Platforms, Cherry Pickers, or
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, are defined
as lifting devices to elevate people or
equipment and allow access to out of reach
areas at height.

There are several types of elevating work

platforms:
• Pedestrian – controlled
• Manually propelled
• Self – propelled
• Vehicle mounted and trailer mounted

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EWP Registration Requirements
In accordance with WHSR-2022, the following documents are required for the registration
of elevating work platforms that have been designed according to AS1418. 10:2011:

a) Appointed Person letter (of the Appointed Person applying for registration) - mine site
only.

b) Registration Form, each item must have a registration form.

c) Design calculations and drawings as per AS1418.10:2011, independent design

verification as per AS1418.10:2011, and drawings as per AS1418.10:2011.

Please note that under the new WHS Regulations, an elevating work platform that is a scissor
lift does not require registration.

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EWP Inspection Requirements and Frequency

All items of plant subject to AS1418.10:2011 shall have the following statutory inspections
in accordance with AS2550.10:2006:

a) Annual 3rd party inspection.

b) A major inspection of mechanical components for equipment that has reached the end of
its design life or where the design life is not known. Following the major inspection, the
equipment shall comply with the current version of AS1418.10:2011.

c) Following the first Major inspection culminating after 10 years, all future major
inspections are to be carried out by each subsequent 5 years.

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Please note: For those who are using Normet Mobile EWP’s, the OEM recommends a
Major Inspection be completed every 5 years. Additional Mobile EWP inspection
recommendations as stated by Normet/OEM are as follows:

• Pre-operational inspections which should be completed at the commencement

of every work shift.
• Routine inspections and maintenance are completed no more than every three
months.
• Periodic inspections, to be completed by a competent person and/or third-party
inspector, shall be no less than every 12 months.
• Enhanced periodic inspections are to be commenced after the first five years or
service and every 5 years thereafter and should have all critical components
inspected by the completion of the 10th year.
• Major inspections are completed when a regime of enhanced periodic inspection
has not been undertaken, and the MEWP has been in use for a period of 10 years.

Passenger and Goods Lifts

What are Passenger and Goods Lifts?
Passenger and Goods Lifts are defined as
permanent plant which is in, or attached to, a
building or structure and by means of which
persons, goods or materials may be raised or
lowered within or on a car cage, or platform
and the movement of which is restricted by a
guide or guides and includes an apparatus in
the nature of a chair lift, escalator, moving walk
or stairway lift and any supporting structure,
machinery, equipment, gear, lift well shaft,
enclosures and entrances.

Please note that wind turbines that are fitted

with a hoist designed to move people with a
platform movement greater than 2.4m are
classified as registered plant.

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Lift Registration Requirements
In accordance with WHSR-2022, the following documents are required for the registration
of lifts:

a) Appointed Person letter (of the Appointed Person applying for registration) - Mine sites
only.

b) Registration Form, each item must have a registration form.

c) All design calculations including structural and relevant drawings.

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Lift Inspection Requirements and Frequency

Passenger and goods lifts shall have a statutory inspection at an interval of no more than 1
year as per AS1735 and according to the equipment manufacturer’s requirements.

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Mobile Cranes
What is a Mobile Crane?
Mobile crane refers to a crane capable of
running over a supporting surface without the
need for fixed runways (including railway
tracks) and relying only on gravity for stability,
rather than using —

(a) a vertical restraining connection between

itself and the supporting surface; or

(b) a horizontal restraining connection (other

than frictional forces at the supporting surface
level), as an aid to stability.

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Mobile Crane Registration Requirements

Mobile Cranes requiring registration include:

• Articulated cranes
• Truck mounted cranes
• Vehicle Self-loading Cranes (Hiab)
• Crawler cranes
• Trailer mounted cranes (container lifters)

In accordance with WHSR-2022, the following documents are required for the registration
of mobile cranes that have been designed according to AS1418.5:2013:

a) Appointed Person letter (of the Appointed Person applying for registration) - mine sites
only.

b) Registration Form, each item must have a registration form.

c) Design calculations and drawings as per AS1418.5:2013, with independent design

verification as per AS1418.1:2021 and AS1418.5:2013.

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Mobile Crane Inspection Requirements and Frequency

All items of plant subject to AS1418.5:2013 shall have the following statutory inspections in
accordance with AS2550.1:2011:

a) Annual 3rd party inspection.

b) A major inspection of mechanical components for equipment that has reached the end of
its design life or where the design life is not known. Following the major inspection, the
equipment shall comply with the current version of AS1418.5:2013.

c) A structural inspection for equipment that has reached the end of its design life or where
the design life is not known. Following the major inspection, the equipment shall comply
with the current version of AS1418.5:2013.

d) Design Working Period calculations (DWP’s) are to be conducted periodically to determine

whether the crane is being used in accordance with its designated Classes and then confirm
when both (a) and (b) are due.

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To assist when conducting inspections, the use of a data-logger system to measure the load
spectrum as indicated in AS1418 .5:2013 while calculating the cranes Class is preferred.
This system measures the working conditions of the crane and then determines when the
next major inspection should be conducted. This may be longer or shorter than the periods
stated above, which is determined by the cranes use.

Is your Mobile Crane due for an inspection?

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Monorails
What is a Monorail?
Monorail systems consist of an under slung
single rail track installed to support hand
propelled or electric motor driven carriers.
These carriers in turn lift and lower the desired
load and transport it from one point to another
along a fixed travel path. As a result,
monorails tick all the boxes to be classified as
a crane and therefore registerable plant.
However, monorails are deemed non –
registrable plant.

Monorail Registration Requirements

Monorails do not require registering with the DMIRS.

Monorail Inspection Requirements and Frequency

All monorails subject to AS1418.18:2001 shall have a periodic 3rd Party inspection interval
of not more than 12 months, but must comply with AS1418.18:2001 section 9.

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Pressure Vessels
What is a Pressure Vessel?
A pressure vessel is a closed container
designed to hold gases or liquids at a pressure
or temperature different from the surrounding
/ ambient pressure or temperature.
Note – All pressure vessels of hazard levels A,
B and C, in accordance with AS4343:2014,
must have Design and Plant registration.

Vessels with hazard level D only require

Design registration while Pressure
Vessels of hazard level E do not require
design registration. Where design
registration or plant registration is
required, the numbers must be legibly and
indelibly marked on the pressure vessel
(AS1210:2010).

Certain Pressure Vessels are rated as

Hazard Level E which are deemed as low Types of Pressure Vessels:
risk and therefore “Duty of Care” plant. • Air Receivers
However, these vessels must still be • ANFO Kettle
maintained in accordance with the • Oil Accumulator
applicable Australian Standards. • Air / Oil Separator
• Heat Exchanger

Pressure Vessel Registration Requirements

Pressure Vessels must be designed according to AS1210:2010 or applicable international
standards. In accordance with WHSR-2022; the following documents are required for the
registration of pressure vessels:

a) Appointed Person letter (of the Appointed Person applying for registration) - mine site
only.

b) Registration form, each item must have a registration form.

c) Design calculations as per AS1210:2010, design drawings and independent design

verification.

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d) Manufacturer’s Data Report, complying with AS4458:1997.

e) Hydrostatic Test Report / Certificate (to be supplied by the manufacturer).

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Pressure Vessel Inspection Requirements and Frequency

Statutory Pressure Vessels are to be inspected and maintained in accordance with
AS3788:2024. Refer to AS3788:2024 Table 4.1 for Inspection Intervals of Pressure Vessels.

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Vehicle Loading Cranes

What is a Vehicle Loading Crane?
A vehicle loading crane is a mechanical lifting
device mounted to a truck or other vehicle
which can also be equipped with a hoist, wire
ropes, chains and sheaves that can be used
both to lift and lower materials and to move
them horizontally, generally for the purpose of
loading or unloading the vehicle.

Vehicle Loading Cranes Registration Requirements

In accordance with WHSR-2022; the following documents are required for the registration
of vehicle loading cranes that have been designed accordance with AS1418.11:2014:

a) Appointed Person letter (of the Appointed Person applying for registration) -mine site
only.

b) Registration Form, each item must have a registration form.

c) Design calculations as per AS1418.11:2014, and design drawings with independent

design verification as per AS1418.1:2021 and AS1418.11:2014.

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Need help meeting Vehicle Loading Crane registration requirements?

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Vehicle Loading Crane Inspection Requirements and Frequency

All items of plant subject to AS1418.11:2014 shall have the following statutory inspections
in accordance with AS2550.11:2016:

a) Annual 3rd party inspection.

b) A major inspection of mechanical components for equipment that has reached the end of
its design life or where the design life is not known. Following the major inspection, the
equipment shall comply with the current version of AS1418.11:2014.

c) A structural inspection for equipment that has reached the end of its design life or where
the design life is not known. Following the major inspection, the equipment shall comply
with the current version of AS1418.11:2014.

d) Design Working Period calculations (DWP’s) are to be conducted periodically to determine

whether the crane is being used in accordance with its designated Classes and then confirm
when both (a) and (b) are due.

To assist when conducting inspections, the use of a data-logger system to measure the load
spectrum as indicated in AS1418.11:2014 while calculating the cranes Class is preferred.
This system measures the working conditions of the crane and then determines when the
next major inspection should be conducted. This may be longer or shorter than the periods
stated above which is determined by the assets use.

Are your Vehicle Loading Cranes due for an inspection?

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Work Boxes

What is a Work Box?

A work box is a container, typically a box or
cage that is suspended from overhead (e.g.
from a crane) designed to lift people.

Work Box Registration Requirements

In accordance with WHSR-2022; the following documents are required for the registration
of work boxes that have been designed according to AS1418.17:1996:

a) Appointed Person letter (of the Appointed Person applying for registration) -mine site
only.

b) Registration form, each item must have a registration form.

c) Design calculations as per AS1418.17:1996, and design drawings with independent

design verification as per AS1418.1:2021 and AS1418.17:1996.

Need help meeting Work Box registration requirements?

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Work Box Inspection Requirements and Frequency

All items of plant subject to AS1418.17:1996 shall have the following statutory inspections
in accordance with AS2550.1:2011:

a) A 12 monthly periodic inspection.

b) To the requirements of section 6.19 of AS2550.1-2011 “Suspension of persons by crane”.

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ISO 17020 Accreditation for Pressure Vessels and Lifting Equipment
AME holds NATA accreditation for ISO/IEC 17020 (Visual Inspection of Pressure Vessels,
Storage Tanks, and Lifting Equipment), fulfilling international requirements for competent
inspection bodies meeting compliance with standards.

In response to the new Western Australian WHS-2022 regulations and increasing demand
for accredited inspection services, AME has worked diligently to meet the ISO/IEC 17020
standards. These standards are crucial for bodies performing registered plant inspection
activities, as they ensure the reliability of inspection findings which significantly impact
product compliance and asset management decisions. The accreditation by NATA confirms
that AME meets these international standards, enhancing the acceptance of our inspection
findings and reports both domestically and internationally.

Our NATA accreditation is recognized both in Australia and internationally. For a detailed
overview of our NATA-accredited inspection services, please contact AME’s -Asset
Inspection Services division

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