Marking of design registration number
Requirements for marking
How do I mark scaffolding?
Requirements for marking
Section 16(c) of the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 requires that plant requiring design registration in Queensland must be marked with the design registration number.
As it is impractical to mark the design registration numbers of every state (in which an application has been approved) on an item of plant, the design registration marking from any Australian State or Territory is sufficient.
If the plant design number is not marked and clearly visible this is a breach of the law.
As a best practice, advice to a plant owner should include the design registration number in the operator's manual.
How do I mark scaffolding?
When scaffolding is erected, a design registration number is to be displayed at any of the main access points (e.g. on a 'scaff tag system or other weather proof system).
This also includes:
- all 'stand alone' scaffolding is to be identified with its design registration number
- every bird-cage on site is to be provided with a design registration number
- every mobile on site is to be provided with a design registration number
- all perimeter scaffolding on site is to be provided with a design registration number
It is generally considered to be impractical to mark every individual scaffolding component due to the large quantity of components.
The design registration number must be legible for as long as the scaffold is erected on site (i.e. the number is to be water and fade resistant for the duration of the job).
Last updated August 29, 2006
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