The obligation
PCBUs must ensure plant has adequate operational controls, emergency stop devices, and warning systems appropriate to the risks.
Regulations 210–212 of the WHS (General) Regulations 2022 (WA) require plant operational controls to be clearly identified and easily accessible, emergency stops to be easily reachable and capable of stopping plant quickly, and warning devices to alert workers to dangers. The Code of Practice provides guidance on design, placement and testing of these controls.
- What
- PCBUs must ensure plant has adequate operational controls, emergency stop devices, and warning systems appropriate to the risks.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Operational controls, emergency stops & warning devices (WHS Reg cl.210–212) is a WHS requirement set out in Managing risks of plant in the workplace (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is WA > Codes of Practice > Plant > Controls & Devices § cl.210-212.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Operational controls, emergency stops & warning devices (WHS Reg cl.210–212) is a WHS obligation under Managing risks of plant in the workplace (WA). In short, PCBUs must ensure plant has adequate operational controls, emergency stop devices, and warning systems appropriate to the risks.
What changed recently?
Operational controls, emergency stops & warning devices (WHS Reg cl.210–212) was last updated on 26 August 2026.
