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Managing the work environment and facilities

Made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW)
The NSW Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities provides practical guidance under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) to PCBUs on maintaining safe physical work environments. It covers worksp...
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Legislation date 1 Jul 2026 Latest change across 1 topic

Current Topics 4

Construction workplaces — specific facilities requirements

Jul 2026
The Code cross-references the Construction Work Code of Practice for specific toilet, eating, and personal storage numbers required at const...
Low
2 citations

Legal effect of the Code in inspections and court

Oct 2026
Inspectors can refer to this Code when issuing notices, and courts can use it as evidence of what is reasonably practicable.
Low
2 citations

PCBU duties — physical work environment and amenities

Jul 2026
PCBUs must provide and maintain a safe physical work environment including compliant workspace layout, ventilation, lighting, temperature co...
Medium
1 citation

WHS Act s 26A — CoPs now minimum compliance standards from 1 July 2026

Aug 2026
From 1 July 2026, WHS Act 2011 s 26A requires PCBUs to comply with approved CoPs or demonstrate an equivalent or higher standard of hazard/r...
High
1 citation

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