The obligation
Manufacturers and suppliers of plant or substances used at workplaces must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, they are safe and give adequate information.
Under section 29, a manufacturer must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the plant or substance is manufactured to be safe for its purpose, carry out necessary testing and examination, give adequate information on purpose, test results and safe-use conditions, and give information on request to users. The section 29 penalty is 1800 penalty units for a natural person and 9000 for a body corporate.
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- Manufacturers and suppliers of plant or substances used at workplaces must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, they are safe and give adequate information.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Duties of manufacturers and suppliers of plant or substances is a WHS requirement set out in Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Part 3 > Division 5 > ss 29–30 § 29-30.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duties of manufacturers and suppliers of plant or substances is a WHS obligation under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). In short, Manufacturers and suppliers of plant or substances used at workplaces must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, they are safe and give adequate information.
What changed recently?
Duties of manufacturers and suppliers of plant or substances was last updated on 11 October 2026.
