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Upstream duties

The Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) imposes duties on ‘upstream’ parties like manufacturers, suppliers, designers and importers of plant, structures and substances.
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There are key elements of the Work Health and Safety Act in Western Australia that relate to what is required of upstream stakeholders. It is important to have a clear understanding of exactly what you need to do to be compliant.

In this handy explainer, we break down the essentials for all parties and summarise the key information that all upstream practitioners need to know. This expert-led resource lays out your general duties, required testing, and what information must be provided.

Who is it for?

Building professionals

Housing industry professionals including manufacturers, suppliers, designers and importers of plant, structures and substances.

What does it include?

  • Designer duties
  • Manufacturer duties
  • Importer duties
  • Supplier duties.

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