The obligation
Users of the code need to look at their own operation and its level of man overboard risk, as the code does not deal with every situation on commercial fishing vessels.
Operations, situations, equipment, machinery and tasks vary between vessels. Hazards and risks not referred to in the code may arise and require controls other than those the code recommends.
- What
- Users of the code need to look at their own operation and its level of man overboard risk, as the code does not deal with every situation on commercial fishing vessels.
- Source
- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Assessing man overboard risks the code does not address is a WHS requirement set out in Man overboard prevention and response (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is WA > WHS Act 2020 > Code of Practice: Man Overboard > Operation-specific risk.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Assessing man overboard risks the code does not address is a WHS obligation under Man overboard prevention and response (WA). In short, Users of the code need to look at their own operation and its level of man overboard risk, as the code does not deal with every situation on commercial fishing vessels.
What changed recently?
Assessing man overboard risks the code does not address was last updated on 19 October 2026.