The obligation
The NSW Demolition Work Code of Practice (WHS Act, August 2019) sets out obligations for PCBUs and contractors managing health and safety risks in demolition work.
Issued under the NSW Work Health and Safety Act 2011, this Code of Practice provides practical guidance to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) on managing risks associated with demolition work.
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- The NSW Demolition Work Code of Practice (WHS Act, August 2019) sets out obligations for PCBUs and contractors managing health and safety risks in demolition work.
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- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
NSW Demolition Work Code of Practice — Overview and Scope is a WHS requirement set out in Demolition work (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is Demolition work > Overview.
What does this WHS obligation require?
NSW Demolition Work Code of Practice — Overview and Scope is a WHS obligation under Demolition work (NSW). In short, The NSW Demolition Work Code of Practice (WHS Act, August 2019) sets out obligations for PCBUs and contractors managing health and safety risks in demolition work.
What changed recently?
NSW Demolition Work Code of Practice — Overview and Scope was last updated on 15 October 2026.