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Principles that apply to WHS duties: Factsheet

Safe Work Australia

Version:  2023.  (Current)
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Publication date
15 August 2023
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8
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Current
Description
This factsheet gives an overview of the four key principles that apply to all WHS duties in the model WHS Act. Understanding these principles will assist you to interpret and apply your duties as a PCBU. See the other factsheets in this series for greater detail on each principle and the duty to consult, cooperate and coordinate with other duty holders.
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Contents:

Principle 1: WHS Duties Cannot Be Contracted Out Or Transferred
Principle 2: A Person Can Have More Than One Duty
Principle 3: More Than One Person Can Have The Same Duty
Principle 4: Management Of Risks
Duty To Consult, Cooperate And Coordinate With Other Duty Holders

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