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Moving plant on construction sites

Made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW)
The Code of Practice: Moving Plant on Construction Sites is an approved NSW code of practice under s.274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. It provides practical guidance to PCBUs, principal contractors, and workers...
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Version as at 12 Dec 2025 Compiled version

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2025 Code of Practice: Moving Plant on Construction Sites (supersedes 2004 edition)

Aug 2026
SafeWork NSW's December 2025 approved Code of Practice replaces the 2004 WorkCover code, aligning guidance with current WHS Act 2011 duties...
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PCBU duty to eliminate/minimise moving plant risks on construction sites

Jul 2026
PCBUs must eliminate risks from moving plant on NSW construction sites, or if not reasonably practicable, minimise them — backed by WHS Act...
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Scope: 2025 code applies to all NSW construction sites (excluding mines)

Jul 2026
The code applies to all NSW construction site workplaces covered by the WHS Act 2011 where powered moving plant is used, excluding mines. It...
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Traffic management plans required for moving plant on construction sites

Jul 2026
The 2025 code requires PCBUs to implement traffic management plans that segregate workers and plant, control vehicle movement, and include h...
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