The obligation
Workers who do manual tasks must be trained and must have the skills they need to do each particular task safely.
The guidance says training should be given by a competent person. It should explain how manual task risks are managed, the hazards of hazardous manual tasks, and the specific risks and the controls used for them. Training should also cover how to do tasks safely, including using mechanical aids, tools, equipment and safe work procedures, and how to report a problem or a maintenance issue.
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- What
- Workers who do manual tasks must be trained and must have the skills they need to do each particular task safely.
- Source
- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Information and training for workers on manual task risks is a WHS requirement set out in Hazardous manual tasks (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is WA > Work Health & Safety > Codes of Practice > Hazardous Manual Tasks > Training.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Information and training for workers on manual task risks is a WHS obligation under Hazardous manual tasks (WA). In short, Workers who do manual tasks must be trained and must have the skills they need to do each particular task safely.
What changed recently?
Information and training for workers on manual task risks was last updated on 11 October 2026.
