The obligation
The Code sets out PCBU duties to eliminate or minimise sawmilling risks, covering safe work environment, safe plant and systems, and information, training and supervision obligations.
Under the Sawmilling Industry Code of Practice (May 2026), a PCBU must eliminate risks to health and safety arising from sawmilling activities or, if not reasonably practicable, minimise them SFARP.
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- What
- The Code sets out PCBU duties to eliminate or minimise sawmilling risks, covering safe work environment, safe plant and systems, and information, training and supervision obligations.
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- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Sawmilling CoP — PCBU Primary Duties (WHS Act ss19, 46, 47 & WHS Reg s55C) is a WHS requirement set out in Sawmilling industry (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is Sawmilling industry > Code of Practice > PCBU Duties.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Sawmilling CoP — PCBU Primary Duties (WHS Act ss19, 46, 47 & WHS Reg s55C) is a WHS obligation under Sawmilling industry (NSW). In short, The Code sets out PCBU duties to eliminate or minimise sawmilling risks, covering safe work environment, safe plant and systems, and information, training and supervision obligations.
What changed recently?
Sawmilling CoP — PCBU Primary Duties (WHS Act ss19, 46, 47 & WHS Reg s55C) was last updated on 13 August 2026.
