The obligation
PCBUs must control hazardous chemical risks using the hierarchy of control, aiming first to eliminate the hazard so far as is reasonably practicable.
A PCBU must always aim to eliminate a hazard first; if that is not reasonably practicable, risk must be minimised by substitution, isolation or engineering controls. Any remaining risk must be minimised by administrative controls, then by suitable personal protective equipment (PPE). Administrative controls and PPE rely on human behaviour and supervision and tend to be the least effective on their own.
…
- What
- PCBUs must control hazardous chemical risks using the hierarchy of control, aiming first to eliminate the hazard so far as is reasonably practicable.
- Source
- worksafe.qld.gov.au
description
Full analysis
lock
Free account
tips_and_updates
What this means for you
lock
Free account
lock_open
Read the full analysis, tailored to your industry
- star
Impact summary tailored to your industry
- check_circle
Full plain-English analysis of what changed
- check_circle
Email alerts & digests when this law changes
- check_circle
Compliance self-assessment tools
Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Hierarchy of control for hazardous chemicals is a WHS requirement set out in Managing risks of hazardous chemicals 2021 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is QLD > Work Health and Safety > Hazardous Chemicals > Control Measures.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Hierarchy of control for hazardous chemicals is a WHS obligation under Managing risks of hazardous chemicals 2021 (QLD). In short, PCBUs must control hazardous chemical risks using the hierarchy of control, aiming first to eliminate the hazard so far as is reasonably practicable.
What changed recently?
Hierarchy of control for hazardous chemicals was last updated on 11 October 2026.
