The obligation
PCBUs must identify, assess and control stevedoring hazards including manual tasks, working at height, falling objects, plant/equipment, electricity, stored energy, noise, hazardous chemicals, fire, and lighting.
The code mandates a systematic risk management process for all major stevedoring hazards. Duty holders must identify hazards (e.g. lashing/unlashing, working near open hatches, operating mobile plant such as straddle carriers, RTGs, forklifts), assess risks, and implement controls following the hierarchy of controls. High-harm hazards include crush injuries, falls causing fatalities, electrocution, and chemical/fumigant exposure. Risk management must be documented and reviewed.
- What
- PCBUs must identify, assess and control stevedoring hazards including manual tasks, working at height, falling objects, plant/equipment, electricity, stored energy, noise, hazardous chemicals, fire, and lighting.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Hazard identification and risk management obligations is a WHS requirement set out in Managing risks in stevedoring (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is Managing risks in stevedoring > Hazard Identification and Risk Management.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Hazard identification and risk management obligations is a WHS obligation under Managing risks in stevedoring (WA). In short, PCBUs must identify, assess and control stevedoring hazards including manual tasks, working at height, falling objects, plant/equipment, electricity, stored energy, noise, hazardous chemicals, fire, and lighting.
What changed recently?
Hazard identification and risk management obligations was last updated on 27 August 2026.
