The obligation
PCBUs must manage health and safety risks for workers who perform remote or isolated work, including establishing communication systems and emergency procedures.
The Code provides specific guidance on identifying and controlling risks associated with remote and isolated work, including risks from lack of assistance in emergencies. PCBUs are required to implement control measures such as communication systems, regular check-ins, and lone-worker monitoring to ensure worker safety.
- What
- PCBUs must manage health and safety risks for workers who perform remote or isolated work, including establishing communication systems and emergency procedures.
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- safeworkaustralia.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Managing risks of remote or isolated work is a WHS requirement set out in Managing the work environment and facilities (FEDERAL). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Managing the work environment and facilities > Remote and Isolated Work § 4.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Managing risks of remote or isolated work is a WHS obligation under Managing the work environment and facilities (FEDERAL). In short, PCBUs must manage health and safety risks for workers who perform remote or isolated work, including establishing communication systems and emergency procedures.
What changed recently?
Managing risks of remote or isolated work was last updated on 26 August 2026.
