The obligation
A PCBU managing or controlling a workplace, or fixtures, fittings or plant at a workplace, must ensure so far as is reasonably practicable they are without risks to any person.
Under section 20, the workplace, the means of entering and exiting it, and anything arising from it must be without risks to the health and safety of any person, so far as is reasonably practicable. Under section 21, the fixtures, fittings and plant under the PCBU's management or control must be without risks to the health and safety of any person, so far as is reasonably practicable.
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- A PCBU managing or controlling a workplace, or fixtures, fittings or plant at a workplace, must ensure so far as is reasonably practicable they are without risks to any person.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Duties of PCBUs that manage or control workplaces, fixtures, fittings or plant (ss 20–21) is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is WHS Act 2011 NSW > Part 2 > Division 3 > ss 20–21.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duties of PCBUs that manage or control workplaces, fixtures, fittings or plant (ss 20–21) is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). In short, A PCBU managing or controlling a workplace, or fixtures, fittings or plant at a workplace, must ensure so far as is reasonably practicable they are without risks to any person.
What changed recently?
Duties of PCBUs that manage or control workplaces, fixtures, fittings or plant (ss 20–21) was last updated on 19 October 2026.