The obligation
PCBUs, designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers, officers, workers and other persons at the workplace all have duties in managing fall risks.
Designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers of plant, substances or structures must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the plant or structure is without risks to health and safety. Officers must exercise due diligence to ensure the PCBU complies with the WHS Act and WHS Regulations. Workers must take reasonable care for their own health and safety, comply with reasonable instructions, and use PPE provided in accordance with their training.
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- What
- PCBUs, designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers, officers, workers and other persons at the workplace all have duties in managing fall risks.
- Source
- legislation.act.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Who Has Health and Safety Duties in Relation to Falls is a WHS requirement set out in Falls in Housing Construction (ACT). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT). The relevant provision is Introduction / Duty holders.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Who Has Health and Safety Duties in Relation to Falls is a WHS obligation under Falls in Housing Construction (ACT). In short, PCBUs, designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers, officers, workers and other persons at the workplace all have duties in managing fall risks.
What changed recently?
Who Has Health and Safety Duties in Relation to Falls was last updated on 19 October 2026.