The obligation
The Code applies to persons with management or control of workplaces with cooling towers, evaporative condensers, air-handling systems, heated/cold water systems, and spas in WA.
The WorkSafe WA Code of Practice (2010) binds anyone who manages or controls a WA workplace containing systems capable of dispersing water droplets (cooling towers, evaporative condensers, humidifiers, spa pools, heated/cold water systems). Compliance is required under the OSH Act 1984 (WA) framework. The Code operates alongside the Health (Air Handling and Water Systems) Regulations 1994 and AS/NZS 3666.
- What
- The Code applies to persons with management or control of workplaces with cooling towers, evaporative condensers, air-handling systems, heated/cold water systems, and spas in WA.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Scope and Application — Who Must Comply is a WHS requirement set out in Prevention and control of legionnaires disease (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is Prevention and Control of Legionnaires Disease > Scope.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Scope and Application — Who Must Comply is a WHS obligation under Prevention and control of legionnaires disease (WA). In short, The Code applies to persons with management or control of workplaces with cooling towers, evaporative condensers, air-handling systems, heated/cold water systems, and spas in WA.
What changed recently?
Scope and Application — Who Must Comply was last updated on 25 August 2026.
