The obligation
Individual commercial vehicle drivers must apply fatigue management strategies and comply with work/rest hours under the Code and OSH Regulations 1996.
Drivers have personal obligations under the OSH Act 1984 to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and not to endanger others. The Code directs drivers to: comply with prescribed hours of work and rest; apply fatigue management strategies (e.g. sleep hygiene, recognising fatigue signs); report fatigue-related concerns to their employer; and complete fatigue management training where required. Drivers cannot be compelled to drive in breach of the Code.
- What
- Individual commercial vehicle drivers must apply fatigue management strategies and comply with work/rest hours under the Code and OSH Regulations 1996.
- Source
- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Driver obligations under the Code is a WHS requirement set out in Fatigue management for commercial vehicle drivers (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is 5.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Driver obligations under the Code is a WHS obligation under Fatigue management for commercial vehicle drivers (WA). In short, Individual commercial vehicle drivers must apply fatigue management strategies and comply with work/rest hours under the Code and OSH Regulations 1996.
What changed recently?
Driver obligations under the Code was last updated on 9 October 2026.
