The obligation
For specific risks, the WHS Regulations require control measures to be reviewed in set circumstances and, if necessary, changed.
A review is required when a control measure is not effective in controlling the risk, or before a change at the workplace likely to give rise to a new or different risk the control may not effectively control. A review is also required if a new hazard or risk is identified, if consultation results indicate a review is necessary, or if a health and safety representative requests one.
- What
- For specific risks, the WHS Regulations require control measures to be reviewed in set circumstances and, if necessary, changed.
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- safeworkaustralia.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Review and maintenance of control measures is a WHS requirement set out in How to manage work health and safety risks (FEDERAL). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is How to manage work health and safety risks > Review of Controls § 5.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Review and maintenance of control measures is a WHS obligation under How to manage work health and safety risks (FEDERAL). In short, For specific risks, the WHS Regulations require control measures to be reviewed in set circumstances and, if necessary, changed.
What changed recently?
Review and maintenance of control measures was last updated on 9 October 2026.
