The obligation
A PCBU must eliminate workplace risks or, if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable.
The WHS Regulations add more specific requirements for PCBUs to manage the risks of hazardous chemicals, airborne contaminants and plant, and other workplace hazards. Designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers of plant, substances or structures must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that what they design, manufacture, import or supply is without risks to health and safety.
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- What
- A PCBU must eliminate workplace risks or, if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable.
- Source
- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Who has duties to manage health and safety risks is a WHS requirement set out in How to manage work health and safety risks (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is WHS Act 2020 (WA) > Codes of Practice > Risk Management > Duty holders.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Who has duties to manage health and safety risks is a WHS obligation under How to manage work health and safety risks (WA). In short, A PCBU must eliminate workplace risks or, if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable.
What changed recently?
Who has duties to manage health and safety risks was last updated on 19 October 2026.