Work Box Registration and Inspection Requirements
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
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Work Boxes do not require item (plant) registration, however they do require plant design registration if they are designed to be suspended from cranes.
Registration of Plant Design
Under Schedule 5 of the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022, Work Boxes which meet above mentioned criteria require plant design registration with WorkSafe.
To register plant design, you have to submit the Registration of or alteration to a plant design (WorkSafe) form, ensuring all necessary information and documents are included as required.
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Work Box Inspection Requirements and Frequency
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All items of plant subject to AS1418 shall have the following statutory inspections in accordance with AS2550.1:
a) A 12 monthly periodic inspection.
b) To the requirements of section 6.19 “Suspension of persons by crane” in the standard.
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