Manufacturing

Compliance for Manufacturing & Industrial Businesses

Australian manufacturers face a complex web of WHS, environmental, and employment obligations. Reguladar tracks every obligation so nothing slips through the cracks.

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Common Challenges

Compliance pain points for manufacturing businesses

Plant and machinery safety

Manufacturing businesses must register and maintain plant and equipment under WHS regulations, conduct regular risk assessments, and ensure operators hold relevant high-risk work licences.

Hazardous chemicals management

Workplaces that use hazardous chemicals must maintain Safety Data Sheets, conduct exposure assessments, and comply with state environmental protection requirements for storage and disposal.

Environmental and waste obligations

Manufacturing operations are subject to environmental licences, waste disposal regulations, and emissions reporting requirements. Non-compliance can result in significant state regulator penalties.

Regulations

Key regulations that apply to you

These are the primary regulatory frameworks Reguladar tracks for manufacturing businesses.

Work Health and Safety Act

Plant registration, hazardous chemicals, high-risk work licences, and incident reporting

Environmental Protection Acts (state-based)

Environmental licences, waste management, and emissions reporting

Manufacturing and Associated Industries Award

Minimum wages, shift allowances, and conditions for production workers

Fair Work Act

Employment conditions, enterprise agreements, and workplace rights

Australian Consumer Law

Product safety standards, mandatory recalls, and supplier obligations

Deadlines

Never miss a compliance deadline

Reguladar tracks all your recurring obligations and alerts you before they're due.

ObligationFrequency
BAS lodgementQuarterly or monthly
Superannuation guaranteeQuarterly
Workers' compensation renewalAnnually
Environmental licence renewalAnnually or as specified
Plant and equipment registrationVaries by asset
High-risk work licence renewalsEvery 5 years
Hazardous chemical register reviewAnnually or on change

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What plant and equipment needs to be registered under WHS laws?
Certain types of plant — including pressure vessels, cranes, lifts, and forklifts — must be registered with the state WHS regulator before use. The registration requirements vary by state. Design registration may also be required before the plant is manufactured or imported.
What are my obligations when using hazardous chemicals?
Manufacturers must maintain an up-to-date register of hazardous chemicals, obtain current Safety Data Sheets from suppliers, provide worker training, and implement exposure controls. Certain chemicals require notification to the state regulator.
Do I need an environmental licence to operate?
Many manufacturing operations require an environment protection licence from the state regulator, particularly those that generate waste, discharge to waterways, or emit to the atmosphere. Operating without a required licence can result in substantial penalties and shutdown orders.

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