The obligation
Duty holders for abrasive blasting risks include PCBUs, designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers, WHS service providers and officers.
A PCBU that carries out abrasive blasting must eliminate risks arising from it or, if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable. Designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers of plant, substances or structures used in abrasive blasting must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, they are without risks to health and safety, including testing, analysis and providing specific information.
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- Duty holders for abrasive blasting risks include PCBUs, designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers, WHS service providers and officers.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Who holds duties for abrasive blasting risks is a WHS requirement set out in Abrasive blasting (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is WA > Work Health and Safety > Abrasive Blasting > Duty Holders.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Who holds duties for abrasive blasting risks is a WHS obligation under Abrasive blasting (WA). In short, Duty holders for abrasive blasting risks include PCBUs, designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers, WHS service providers and officers.
What changed recently?
Who holds duties for abrasive blasting risks was last updated on 9 October 2026.
