PCBU primary duty of care (QLD WHS Act s 19)
QLD PCBUs must ensure health and safety so far as reasonably practicable; industrial manslaughter live since 2017.
Who must comply
QLD PCBUs, officers, workers, others.
What triggers it
Conducting any business or undertaking.
When due
Continuous.
Evidence required
Risk assessments, control measures, training, consultation, incident records.
Max penalty
Industrial manslaughter ~$13.7M (corporations); Cat 1 lower but substantial
Summary
Section 19 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) imposes the primary duty. Queensland was first to introduce industrial manslaughter (2017) — corporate penalties up to ~$13.7M, individuals up to 20 years prison. Cat 1 / 2 / 3 framework applies.
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Source: https://worksafe.qld.gov.au/laws-and-compliance/work-health-and-safety-laws. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.