The obligation
Several duty holders share responsibility for excavation risks, led by the PCBU's primary duty of care under section 19 of the WHS Act.
Duty holders include PCBUs, designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers of plant, substances or structures, officers, workers and other persons at the workplace. A PCBU must ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, that workers and others are not exposed to health and safety risks arising from the business or undertaking.
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- What
- Several duty holders share responsibility for excavation risks, led by the PCBU's primary duty of care under section 19 of the WHS Act.
- Source
- safework.sa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Who has health and safety duties 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 > Duty holders.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Who has health and safety duties for excavation work (SA) is a WHS obligation under Excavation work (SA). In short, Several duty holders share responsibility for excavation risks, led by the PCBU's primary duty of care under section 19 of the WHS Act.
What changed recently?
Who has health and safety duties for excavation work (SA) was last updated on 9 October 2026.
