The obligation
PCBUs must eliminate risks from moving plant on NSW construction sites, or if not reasonably practicable, minimise them — backed by WHS Act ss.19, 46, 47 and WHS Reg s.55C.
Under the 2025 code, PCBUs bear primary duty to eliminate, or where not reasonably practicable minimise, risks from moving plant. Obligations include: maintaining a safe work environment; providing traffic management plans; ensuring plant is fit for purpose and maintained; ensuring operators are trained and competent; consulting workers and affected parties.
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- What
- PCBUs must eliminate risks from moving plant on NSW construction sites, or if not reasonably practicable, minimise them — backed by WHS Act ss.19, 46, 47 and WHS Reg s.55C.
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- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
PCBU duty to eliminate/minimise moving plant risks on construction sites is a WHS requirement set out in Moving plant on construction sites (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is WHS Act 2011 (NSW) > Codes of Practice > Construction > Moving Plant § WHS Act ss.19, 46, 47; WHS Reg s.55C.
What does this WHS obligation require?
PCBU duty to eliminate/minimise moving plant risks on construction sites is a WHS obligation under Moving plant on construction sites (NSW). In short, PCBUs must eliminate risks from moving plant on NSW construction sites, or if not reasonably practicable, minimise them — backed by WHS Act ss.19, 46, 47 and WHS Reg s.55C.
What changed recently?
PCBU duty to eliminate/minimise moving plant risks on construction sites was last updated on 13 August 2026.
