The obligation
A person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must ensure the business or undertaking is conducted in a way that is electrically safe.
The business or business owner, referred to in the Act as a PCBU, has the primary duty of care under the Electrical Safety Act 2002. Under section 30, this includes ensuring all electrical equipment used in the business or undertaking is electrically safe, and the electrical safety of persons and property likely to be affected by any electrical work it performs.
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- A person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must ensure the business or undertaking is conducted in a way that is electrically safe.
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- legislation.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Primary duty of care of a person conducting a business or undertaking is a WHS requirement set out in Electrical Safety Act 2002 (QLD). The relevant provision is Part 2 — Electrical safety duties.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Primary duty of care of a person conducting a business or undertaking is a WHS obligation under Electrical Safety Act 2002 (QLD). In short, A person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must ensure the business or undertaking is conducted in a way that is electrically safe.
What changed recently?
Primary duty of care of a person conducting a business or undertaking was last updated on 19 October 2026.