The obligation
PCBUs must eliminate electrical risks so far as is reasonably practicable, or if not, minimise them using the hierarchy of controls. Controls include substitution, isolation, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE.
The Code obliges PCBUs to work through the hierarchy of controls to manage electrical risks. Elimination is the highest order control (e.g. removing live work). Where elimination is not reasonably practicable, PCBUs must substitute safer equipment, isolate hazards (e.g. lockout/tagout), apply engineering controls (e.g. RCDs), implement administrative controls (e.g. safe work procedures), and finally use PPE.
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- PCBUs must eliminate electrical risks so far as is reasonably practicable, or if not, minimise them using the hierarchy of controls. Controls include substitution, isolation, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE.
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- worksafe.nt.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Duty to Eliminate or Control Electrical Risks is a WHS requirement set out in Managing electrical risks in the workplace (NT). It is made under Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT). The relevant provision is WHS Act (NT) > Codes of Practice > Managing Electrical Risks > Risk Control.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duty to Eliminate or Control Electrical Risks is a WHS obligation under Managing electrical risks in the workplace (NT). In short, PCBUs must eliminate electrical risks so far as is reasonably practicable, or if not, minimise them using the hierarchy of controls. Controls include substitution, isolation, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE.
What changed recently?
Duty to Eliminate or Control Electrical Risks was last updated on 26 August 2026.
