The obligation
PCBUs must put control measures in place for identified electrical risks using the hierarchy of control measures, and review them.
If it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate a risk, the most effective reasonably practicable control measures must be implemented in line with the hierarchy of control measures and kept effective over time. Control measures should be reviewed to ensure they are working as planned. For work on energised electrical equipment, a PCBU must ensure a risk assessment is conducted by a competent person and recorded before work starts.
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- PCBUs must put control measures in place for identified electrical risks using the hierarchy of control measures, and review them.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Risk management process for electrical hazards is a WHS requirement set out in Managing electrical risks in the workplace (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is WA > Codes of Practice > Electrical Safety.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Risk management process for electrical hazards is a WHS obligation under Managing electrical risks in the workplace (WA). In short, PCBUs must put control measures in place for identified electrical risks using the hierarchy of control measures, and review them.
What changed recently?
Risk management process for electrical hazards was last updated on 9 October 2026.
