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Under Managing the risk of falls in housing construction · made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011

Information, training, instruction and supervision for fall risks

Code version as at 1 Aug 2019 From Managing the risk of falls in housing construction, no changes tracked yet
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NSW WHS Act 2011 (NSW) > Codes of Practice > Managing the Risk of Falls in Housing Construction
The obligation
PCBUs must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the information, instruction, training or supervision needed to protect people from work risks, including falls.
The Code links this duty to WHS Act section 19 and WHS Regulation clause 39. Training for workers exposed to falls should cover PPE use and maintenance, the hazards of the work, safety procedures including any SWMS, and how to use fall protection measures. It should also cover emergency and rescue procedures, reporting fall hazards and incidents, and the care and inspection of fall arrest and restraint equipment. Supervisors should also receive training. …
What
PCBUs must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the information, instruction, training or supervision needed to protect people from work risks, including falls.
Source
safework.nsw.gov.au

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Which WHS law does this come from?

Information, training, instruction and supervision for fall risks is a WHS requirement set out in Managing the risk of falls in housing construction (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is WHS Act 2011 (NSW) > Codes of Practice > Managing the Risk of Falls in Housing Construction.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Information, training, instruction and supervision for fall risks is a WHS obligation under Managing the risk of falls in housing construction (NSW). In short, PCBUs must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the information, instruction, training or supervision needed to protect people from work risks, including falls.

What changed recently?

Information, training, instruction and supervision for fall risks was last updated on 19 October 2026.

Where this sits

Managing the risk of falls in housing construction Work Health and Safety Act 2011 New South Wales Australia

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