Unregistering a work machine

If a work machine is taken out of use, temporarily or permanently, it must be deregistered. It is done on My Pages on the Administration of Occupational Safety and Health webpage.  

During the deregistration process, you must provide a reason for the deregistration.  

Temporary deregistration 

Temporary deregistration may be if a machine:  

• is not in use 

• is in storage 

• is broken or awaiting repair 

• is sent out of the country on a temporary assignment 

• cannot be found 

 Machines that are temporarily deregistered can be re-registered. You need to contact the customer service of the Administration of Occupational Safety and Health. 

Final deregistration 

Final deregistration can be if a machine is:  

• sold out of the country 

• discarded or sold for scrap 

• used for spare parts 

Machines that are permanently deregistered can be re-registered. They must be checked by an inspector from the Administration of Occupational Safety and Health before re-registration is possible.