Important Changes to Gas Work Certificates

Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) has begun phasing out the use of hard copy books for gas system compliance certificates, gas defect notices, and vehicle/vessel inspection certificates. Instead, the hard copies will be replaced with digital e-certificates.

From 1 July 2024, RSHQ will be limiting the purchasing of hard copy books; however, the hard copy books can be used until 1 January 2026.

RSHQ’s Chief Inspector of Petroleum and Gas Shoena Messner said the transition will benefit everyone involved.

“This will provide gas fitters with a seamless and cost-effective solution to store and provide e-certificates easily,” said Mrs Messner. “E-certificates are faster, easier, and more convenient to issue, and once issued, you will instantly receive a PDF document that you can send to your customer, the network provider, and keep for your records.”

Eligible gas work licence and gas work authorisation holders received 10 free compliance e-certificates as part of the platform launch two years ago. E-certificates are available to purchase in bundles of 50 at the same cost as the hard copy books but without the postage fee.

For more information or to purchase e-certificates, simply scan the QR code on the back of your licence or click on the link below.

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