The obligation
A business that manages or controls a workplace, or fixtures, fittings or plant at a workplace, must ensure so far as is reasonably practicable they are without risks to any person.
Under section 20, the person with management or control of a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the workplace, the means of entering and exiting it and anything arising from it are without risks to the health and safety of any person. Under section 21, the person with management or control of fixtures, fittings or plant at a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that they are without risks to the health and safety of any person.
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- A business that manages or controls a workplace, or fixtures, fittings or plant at a workplace, must ensure so far as is reasonably practicable they are without risks to any person.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Duties of businesses managing or controlling workplaces, fixtures, fittings or plant is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) > Part 2 > Division 3 § 20-21.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duties of businesses managing or controlling workplaces, fixtures, fittings or plant is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA). In short, A business that manages or controls a workplace, or fixtures, fittings or plant at a workplace, must ensure so far as is reasonably practicable they are without risks to any person.
What changed recently?
Duties of businesses managing or controlling workplaces, fixtures, fittings or plant was last updated on 9 October 2026.
