Which is an obligation of the Owner under the OHS Act?

• A. Ensure the land, infrastructure, and buildings are maintained
• B. Advise prime contractors of supplier contracts
• C. Provide free PPE to all workers
• D. Manage payroll for the site

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that the Owner’s duty under the OHS Act is to keep the workplace safe by looking after the physical environment in which people work. Maintaining land, infrastructure, and buildings directly supports a safe, functional, and compliant workplace because it prevents hazards like structural problems, unsafe access, and deteriorated facilities that could injure workers. This obligation focuses on the condition of the site itself, which is a fundamental safety responsibility for the person who controls the workplace.

The other options don’t capture that direct safety obligation. Advising prime contractors about supplier contracts is more about administrative coordination than about keeping the physical workplace safe. Providing PPE is typically a responsibility assigned to the employer or the person paying for the work, and while related to safety, it’s not the Owner’s primary duty described here. Managing payroll is unrelated to health and safety.