The obligation
PCBUs must eliminate electrical risks or, if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable.
You must manage the risks associated with any electrical work, electrical equipment or electrical installation. The specific laws on the risks of electrical work are in Part 4.7 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025, and electrical risks must also be managed under Part 3.1 of that regulation. PCBUs must ensure effective residual current devices (RCDs) are used, so far as is reasonably practicable, in certain high-risk environments defined in the WHS Regulation.
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- PCBUs must eliminate electrical risks or, if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable.
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- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Duty to manage electrical risks is a WHS requirement set out in Managing electrical risks (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is Managing electrical risks > PCBU duties § Chapter 2.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duty to manage electrical risks is a WHS obligation under Managing electrical risks (NSW). In short, PCBUs must eliminate electrical risks or, if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable.
What changed recently?
Duty to manage electrical risks was last updated on 9 October 2026.
