The obligation
Duties under the Act cannot be transferred, can be held by more than one person, and require risks to be eliminated or minimised so far as is reasonably practicable.
A duty cannot be transferred to another person, and a person can have more than one duty by being in more than one class of duty holder. More than one person can hold the same duty, and each must meet the standard the Act requires. Where duties overlap, each person retains responsibility and must discharge it to the extent of their capacity to influence and control the matter.
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- Duties under the Act cannot be transferred, can be held by more than one person, and require risks to be eliminated or minimised so far as is reasonably practicable.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Principles that apply to duties and what is reasonably practicable 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 > Divisions 1–2.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Principles that apply to duties and what is reasonably practicable is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). In short, Duties under the Act cannot be transferred, can be held by more than one person, and require risks to be eliminated or minimised so far as is reasonably practicable.
What changed recently?
Principles that apply to duties and what is reasonably practicable was last updated on 19 October 2026.