The obligation
Anyone who manages or controls a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that it and its entry and exit are safe and without risks to health.
Section 26 applies to a person who, whether as an owner or otherwise, has to any extent the management or control of a workplace. That person must ensure so far as is reasonably practicable that the workplace and the means of entering and leaving it are safe and without risks to health. The penalty is 1800 penalty units for a natural person and 9000 penalty units for a body corporate.
- What
- Anyone who manages or controls a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that it and its entry and exit are safe and without risks to health.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Duties of people who manage or control workplaces is a WHS requirement set out in Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Part 3 > Division 5 > s 26 § 26.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duties of people who manage or control workplaces is a WHS obligation under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). In short, Anyone who manages or controls a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that it and its entry and exit are safe and without risks to health.
What changed recently?
Duties of people who manage or control workplaces was last updated on 17 October 2026.