The obligation
A PCBU must eliminate risks arising from welding processes or, if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable.
Duty holders include PCBUs; designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers of plant, substances or structures; and officers. Workers and other persons at the workplace must take reasonable care for their own health and safety. The WHS Regulation sets more specific requirements for managing hazardous chemicals, airborne contaminants, plant, noise and manual tasks.
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- A PCBU must eliminate risks arising from welding processes 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?
PCBU Duties Under the Welding Processes Code of Practice is a WHS requirement set out in Welding processes (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is WHS Act 2011 (NSW) > Approved Codes of Practice > Welding Processes > PCBU Duties.
What does this WHS obligation require?
PCBU Duties Under the Welding Processes Code of Practice is a WHS obligation under Welding processes (NSW). In short, A PCBU must eliminate risks arising from welding processes or, if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable.
What changed recently?
PCBU Duties Under the Welding Processes Code of Practice was last updated on 19 October 2026.