The obligation
PCBUs must provide the information, training, instruction or supervision needed to protect people from risks arising from their work.
Training specific to the excavation work and the site must be provided to workers by a competent person. Workers operating certain types of plant must hold a valid licence to operate that plant. Where control measures change how work is carried out, PCBUs must consult workers, develop safe work procedures and provide training, instruction, information and supervision on the changes.
- What
- PCBUs must provide the information, training, instruction or supervision needed to protect people from risks arising from their work.
- Source
- safework.sa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Information, training, instruction and supervision for excavation work (SA) is a WHS requirement set out in Excavation work (SA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA). The relevant provision is Excavation work > Training and supervision.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Information, training, instruction and supervision for excavation work (SA) is a WHS obligation under Excavation work (SA). In short, PCBUs must provide the information, training, instruction or supervision needed to protect people from risks arising from their work.
What changed recently?
Information, training, instruction and supervision for excavation work (SA) was last updated on 19 October 2026.