The obligation
The Code sets out a systematic process to identify fall hazards, assess risks where needed, control them and maintain those controls.
The first step is to identify all fall hazards, which arise from the work environment, equipment and materials, tasks, and work design. A formal risk assessment is not required where the risk and its effective controls are already well known. Assessments should consider the likelihood and consequence of a fall, the potential fall distance, the movement of people and the risk of falling objects. WHS Regulation clause 78 requires specific fall control measures where reasonably practicable.
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- What
- The Code sets out a systematic process to identify fall hazards, assess risks where needed, control them and maintain those controls.
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- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Risk management process and identifying fall hazards 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?
Risk management process and identifying fall hazards is a WHS obligation under Managing the risk of falls in housing construction (NSW). In short, The Code sets out a systematic process to identify fall hazards, assess risks where needed, control them and maintain those controls.
What changed recently?
Risk management process and identifying fall hazards was last updated on 19 October 2026.