The obligation
PCBUs must review and, where necessary, revise control measures when they may no longer be adequate — including after incidents, change, or when controls fail.
The Code requires PCBUs to review control measures regularly and when: controls may not be effective; a notifiable incident occurs; a WHS officer requests a review; or workers raise a concern. Reviews must assess whether the control measure is working as planned. Where a review reveals inadequacy, the PCBU must revise controls in accordance with the hierarchy. Workers must be consulted in the review process.
- What
- PCBUs must review and, where necessary, revise control measures when they may no longer be adequate — including after incidents, change, or when controls fail.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Duty to Review and Revise Risk Control Measures is a WHS requirement set out in Managing Work Health and Safety Risks (ACT). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT). The relevant provision is Code of Practice — Reviewing Controls.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duty to Review and Revise Risk Control Measures is a WHS obligation under Managing Work Health and Safety Risks (ACT). In short, PCBUs must review and, where necessary, revise control measures when they may no longer be adequate — including after incidents, change, or when controls fail.
What changed recently?
Duty to Review and Revise Risk Control Measures was last updated on 6 October 2026.
