The obligation
The Code is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the WHS Act, giving practical guidance on meeting WHS standards.
Following an approved code of practice will assist duty holders to achieve compliance with the health and safety duties in the WHS Act and WHS Regulations. Codes of practice are admissible in court proceedings, and courts may rely on them in determining what is reasonably practicable. Compliance may be achieved by another method if it provides an equivalent or higher standard of work health and safety than the code.
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- What
- The Code is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the WHS Act, giving practical guidance on meeting WHS standards.
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- safeworkaustralia.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Status as an approved code of practice under the WHS Act is a WHS requirement set out in Managing the work environment and facilities (FEDERAL). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Managing the work environment and facilities > Legal Status.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Status as an approved code of practice under the WHS Act is a WHS obligation under Managing the work environment and facilities (FEDERAL). In short, The Code is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the WHS Act, giving practical guidance on meeting WHS standards.
What changed recently?
Status as an approved code of practice under the WHS Act was last updated on 19 October 2026.