The obligation
A PCBU must eliminate risks arising from plant or, if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable.
This duty includes ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, the provision and maintenance of safe plant and the safe use, handling, storage and transport of plant. Duty holders for plant include PCBUs and PCBUs involving the management or control of fixtures, fittings or plant.
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- What
- A PCBU must eliminate risks arising from plant or, if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
PCBU Duties – Managing Plant Risks is a WHS requirement set out in Managing the risks of plant in the workplace 2021 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Managing the risks of plant in the workplace 2021 > PCBU Duties.
What does this WHS obligation require?
PCBU Duties – Managing Plant Risks is a WHS obligation under Managing the risks of plant in the workplace 2021 (QLD). In short, A PCBU must eliminate risks arising from plant or, if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable.
What changed recently?
ComplyFlow last revised its summary of PCBU Duties – Managing Plant Risks on 17 October 2026.