The obligation
The Code guides PCBUs through a systematic process for managing plant risks, starting with identifying hazards that could cause harm.
The process is linked to WHS Regulation Part 3.1 (regulations 32–38) on managing risks to health and safety and section 203 on management of risks to health and safety. The first step is to identify all hazards associated with plant in the workplace, meaning things and situations that could potentially cause harm to people.
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- What
- The Code guides PCBUs through a systematic process for managing plant risks, starting with identifying hazards that could cause harm.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Systematic process for 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 > Risk management process.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Systematic process for managing plant risks is a WHS obligation under Managing the risks of plant in the workplace 2021 (QLD). In short, The Code guides PCBUs through a systematic process for managing plant risks, starting with identifying hazards that could cause harm.
What changed recently?
Systematic process for managing plant risks was last updated on 19 October 2026.