Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) are conducting a compliance campaign between now and June 2026, focusing on the use of moving plant in the manufacturing sector, to help keep workers safe when operating or working near moving plant.
This campaign is part of WHSQ’s Proactive Compliance Program 2024-2027 and supports ongoing efforts to improve health and safety outcomes in high-risk industries.
What to expect
WHSQ inspectors will visit manufacturing workplaces across Queensland to assess how moving plant hazards are being managed.
Key focus areas will include:
- health and safety representative (HSR) participation
- moving plant
- onsite traffic management.
WHSQ may issue compliance notices or financial penalties where serious breaches are identified.
How can you prepare?
In consultation with industry, WHSQ has developed several resources to help you identify hazards, reduce risks and ensure compliance, including:
HSR participation
- Health and safety representatives and health and safety committees
- Consultation and collaboration with health and safety representatives
Mobile plant
Onsite traffic management
- On-site traffic management
- Onsite traffic management self- assessment tool (PDF, 370KB)
- Traffic management guidance plan and example template (PDF, 2MB)
- Managing your drivers' safety at delivery points
Need help?
Contact our Workplace Health and Safety team on 1300 30 50 10.