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Establishes the principal regulatory framework under the WHS Act 2020 for general workplaces in WA, covering preliminary matters, representation, general risk management, and incorporated documents.
The Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WA) sit under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020. They apply to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) and workers in general industry (excluding mines and petroleum/geothermal operations). They cover work groups, health and safety representatives (HSRs), risk management, workplace management, confined spaces, falls, hazardous chemicals, plant, and other prescribed matters.
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- Establishes the principal regulatory framework under the WHS Act 2020 for general workplaces in WA, covering preliminary matters, representation, general risk management, and incorporated documents.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
WHS (General) Regulations 2022 – Structure and Scope is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 § Part 1.1.
What does this WHS obligation require?
WHS (General) Regulations 2022 – Structure and Scope is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WA). In short, Establishes the principal regulatory framework under the WHS Act 2020 for general workplaces in WA, covering preliminary matters, representation, general risk management, and incorporated documents.
What changed recently?
WHS (General) Regulations 2022 – Structure and Scope was last updated on 25 August 2026.
