The obligation
PCBUs must identify, assess and control risks associated with plant in the workplace using the hierarchy of controls as guided by the COP.
Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) and Regulation, PCBUs must manage risks from plant (machinery, equipment, structures) by applying the hierarchy of controls: eliminate, substitute, isolate, engineer, administrative, PPE. The Code of Practice provides practical guidance on how to meet these duties — including design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning, use, maintenance, and decommissioning of plant.
- What
- PCBUs must identify, assess and control risks associated with plant in the workplace using the hierarchy of controls as guided by the COP.
- Source
- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
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, PCBUs must identify, assess and control risks associated with plant in the workplace using the hierarchy of controls as guided by the COP.
What changed recently?
PCBU Duties – Managing Plant Risks was last updated on 27 August 2026.
