The obligation
Section 6 explains what a duty to minimise risks of harm to human health and the environment so far as reasonably practicable requires.
The person must eliminate risks of harm so far as reasonably practicable. If elimination is not reasonably practicable, the person must reduce those risks so far as reasonably practicable.
- What
- Section 6 explains what a duty to minimise risks of harm to human health and the environment so far as reasonably practicable requires.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Concept of minimising risks of harm so far as reasonably practicable is a WHS requirement set out in Environment Protection Act 2017 (VIC). The relevant provision is Environment Protection Act 2017 (Vic) > Chapter 1 — Preliminary.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Concept of minimising risks of harm so far as reasonably practicable is a WHS obligation under Environment Protection Act 2017 (VIC). In short, Section 6 explains what a duty to minimise risks of harm to human health and the environment so far as reasonably practicable requires.
What changed recently?
Concept of minimising risks of harm so far as reasonably practicable was last updated on 11 October 2026.
