The obligation
A PCBU must eliminate risks arising from plant in the workplace or, if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable.
This duty includes ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, the provision and maintenance of safe plant and the safe use, handling, storage and transport of plant. A PCBU must also ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, that any information, training, instruction or supervision needed to protect people from risks arising from the work is provided.
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- What
- A PCBU must eliminate risks arising from plant in the workplace or, if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
PCBU primary duty of care to eliminate or minimise risks from plant 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 > Primary Duty.
What does this WHS obligation require?
PCBU primary duty of care to eliminate or minimise risks from plant is a WHS obligation under Managing risks of plant in the workplace (WA). In short, A PCBU must eliminate risks arising from plant in the workplace or, if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable.
What changed recently?
PCBU primary duty of care to eliminate or minimise risks from plant was last updated on 19 October 2026.