The obligation
The WHS Regulations 2022 prescribe detailed duties covering hazardous chemicals, plant, construction, mining, asbestos, and worker consultation under the Act.
The Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 (and their 2023 Amendment Regulations) give operational effect to the Act. They specify: duty-holder obligations for specific hazard classes; licensing and registration requirements for high-risk work; designer/manufacturer/importer/supplier duties for plant and substances; specific provisions for construction, mining, and rural industries; and worker consultation and representation obligations.
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- The WHS Regulations 2022 prescribe detailed duties covering hazardous chemicals, plant, construction, mining, asbestos, and worker consultation under the Act.
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- legislation.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 (WA) — subsidiary legislation 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) > Subsidiary Legislation § Regulations.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 (WA) — subsidiary legislation is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). In short, The WHS Regulations 2022 prescribe detailed duties covering hazardous chemicals, plant, construction, mining, asbestos, and worker consultation under the Act.
What changed recently?
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 (WA) — subsidiary legislation was last updated on 3 September 2026.
