The obligation
People who install, erect or commission plant for workplace use must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the way they do it does not make it unsafe.
Section 31 requires a person who installs, erects or commissions plant they know, or ought reasonably to know, is to be used at a workplace to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that nothing about the installation, erection or commissioning makes its use unsafe or a risk to health. The penalty is 1800 penalty units for a natural person and 9000 penalty units for a body corporate, and the offence is indictable, although it may be heard summarily.
- What
- People who install, erect or commission plant for workplace use must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the way they do it does not make it unsafe.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Duties of people installing, erecting or commissioning plant is a WHS requirement set out in Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Part 3 > Division 5 > s 31 § 31.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duties of people installing, erecting or commissioning plant is a WHS obligation under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). In short, People who install, erect or commission plant for workplace use must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the way they do it does not make it unsafe.
What changed recently?
Duties of people installing, erecting or commissioning plant was last updated on 11 October 2026.
