The obligation
Self-employed persons must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that others are not exposed to health or safety risks from their undertaking.
Section 24 requires a self-employed person to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that persons are not exposed to risks to their health or safety arising from the conduct of the self-employed person's undertaking. The penalty is 1800 penalty units, and the offence is indictable, although it may be heard and determined summarily.
- What
- Self-employed persons must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that others are not exposed to health or safety risks from their undertaking.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Duties of self-employed persons is a WHS requirement set out in Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Part 3 > Division 3 > s 24 § 24.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duties of self-employed persons is a WHS obligation under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). In short, Self-employed persons must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that others are not exposed to health or safety risks from their undertaking.
What changed recently?
Duties of self-employed persons was last updated on 17 October 2026.