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PCBUs that manage or control fixtures, fittings or plant, or design, manufacture, import, supply or install plant, substances or structures, have further duties.
A PCBU with management or control of fixtures, fittings or plant at a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that they are without risks to the health and safety of any person. This does not include the occupier of a residence unless it is occupied for, or as part of, a business or undertaking, or a prescribed person. Separate duties apply to PCBUs that design plant, substances or structures to be used, or reasonably expected to be used, at a workplace.
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- PCBUs that manage or control fixtures, fittings or plant, or design, manufacture, import, supply or install plant, substances or structures, have further duties.
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- legislation.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Further duties of businesses that manage plant or design, make, import, supply or install plant is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) > Part 2 > Division 3.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Further duties of businesses that manage plant or design, make, import, supply or install plant is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). In short, PCBUs that manage or control fixtures, fittings or plant, or design, manufacture, import, supply or install plant, substances or structures, have further duties.
What changed recently?
Further duties of businesses that manage plant or design, make, import, supply or install plant was last updated on 9 October 2026.
