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Overhead protective structures

Made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW)
The Overhead Protective Structures Code of Practice is a NSW work health and safety code applying to the building and construction industries. It provides practical guidance on planning, designing, installing, and managi...
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Legislation date 1 Jul 2026 Latest change across 1 topic

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Falling Objects from Overhead Protective Structures – Exclusion Zones and Notifying the Regulator

Oct 2026
PCBUs must notify the regulator if the fall or release from a height of any plant, substance or thing occurs due to the conduct of their wor...
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Overhead Protective Structures Code of Practice – Approved and Commenced, Replacing 1995 Code

Oct 2026
The Overhead protective structures Code of practice was approved under section 274 of the WHS Act 2011 and commenced on 12 December 2025, re...
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WHS Act 2011 s.26A – Codes of Practice Become Mandatory Minimum Standard from 1 July 2026

Aug 2026
From 1 July 2026, s.26A of the WHS Act 2011 commenced, requiring PCBUs to comply with approved Codes of Practice as minimum performance stan...
High
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