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The Construction Work Code of Practice is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT).
An approved code of practice provides practical guidance on how to achieve the standards of work health and safety required under the WHS Act and the WHS Regulations, and effective ways to identify and manage risks. This code is based on a national model code of practice developed by Safe Work Australia and was approved following the legislated consultation.
- What
- The Construction Work Code of Practice is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT).
- Source
- legislation.act.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Legal status of an approved code of practice is a WHS requirement set out in Construction Work (ACT). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT). The relevant provision is Construction Work > Status of the Code.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Legal status of an approved code of practice is a WHS obligation under Construction Work (ACT). In short, The Construction Work Code of Practice is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT).
What changed recently?
Legal status of an approved code of practice was last updated on 19 October 2026.