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PCBUs with management or control of plant must identify hazards, assess and control risks to health and safety associated with that plant under the WHS Regulation.
Under clause 203 of the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 (Tas), a PCBU with management or control of fixtures, fittings, or plant at a workplace must manage risks to health and safety. The Code of Practice details the hierarchy of controls and practical steps: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE.
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- PCBUs with management or control of plant must identify hazards, assess and control risks to health and safety associated with that plant under the WHS Regulation.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Duty to manage risks associated with plant (Tasmania) is a WHS requirement set out in Managing the risks of plant in the workplace (TAS). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (TAS). The relevant provision is Codes of Practice > Plant Safety > Risk Management § cl 203–206.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duty to manage risks associated with plant (Tasmania) is a WHS obligation under Managing the risks of plant in the workplace (TAS). In short, PCBUs with management or control of plant must identify hazards, assess and control risks to health and safety associated with that plant under the WHS Regulation.
What changed recently?
Duty to manage risks associated with plant (Tasmania) was last updated on 27 August 2026.