The obligation
A business that manages or controls fixtures, fittings or plant at a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that they are without risks to the health and safety of any person.
The duty applies to a person conducting a business or undertaking to the extent that it involves the management or control of fixtures, fittings or plant, in whole or in part, at a workplace. It does not cover the occupier of a residence, unless the residence is occupied for the purposes of, or as part of, the conduct of a business or undertaking, or a prescribed person.
- What
- A business that manages or controls fixtures, fittings or plant at a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that they are without risks to the health and safety of any person.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Duty of businesses that manage or control fixtures, fittings or plant (s 21) is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) > Part 2 > Division 3 § 21.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duty of businesses that manage or control fixtures, fittings or plant (s 21) is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL). In short, A business that manages or controls fixtures, fittings or plant at a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that they are without risks to the health and safety of any person.
What changed recently?
Duty of businesses that manage or control fixtures, fittings or plant (s 21) was last updated on 19 October 2026.