The obligation
Obligations on PCBUs to manage workplace hazards and risks, including safe plant, substances, structures, systems of work, and work environment.
Parts 3–7 of the Regulations set out prescriptive requirements for PCBUs to identify, assess and control workplace hazards, covering safe design and management of plant, equipment, hazardous chemicals, confined spaces, falls, and electrical safety. Compliance requires documented risk assessments, safe work procedures, and ongoing monitoring.
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- Obligations on PCBUs to manage workplace hazards and risks, including safe plant, substances, structures, systems of work, and work environment.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
PCBU Duties – Hazard and Risk Management is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011 (NT). It is made under Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT). The relevant provision is WHS > Regulations > PCBU Duties § Parts 3–7.
What does this WHS obligation require?
PCBU Duties – Hazard and Risk Management is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011 (NT). In short, Obligations on PCBUs to manage workplace hazards and risks, including safe plant, substances, structures, systems of work, and work environment.
What changed recently?
PCBU Duties – Hazard and Risk Management was last updated on 26 August 2026.
