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Overhead Protective Structures Code of Practice – Approved and Commenced, Replacing 1995 Code

Code legislation date 1 Jul 2026 From Overhead protective structures, no changes tracked yet
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NSW WHS > Construction > Overhead Protective Structures
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The Overhead protective structures Code of practice was approved under section 274 of the WHS Act 2011 and commenced on 12 December 2025, replacing the 1995 code.
Notice of approval was published in the NSW Government Gazette on Friday 12 December 2025, and the Code replaces the 1995 Overhead Protective Structures Code of practice. An approved code provides practical guidance on how to achieve the standards of health and safety required under the WHS Act and WHS Regulation. The Code is intended to be read by PCBUs and applies to all types of work and workplaces covered by the WHS Act where overhead protective structures are used. …
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The Overhead protective structures Code of practice was approved under section 274 of the WHS Act 2011 and commenced on 12 December 2025, replacing the 1995 code.
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safework.nsw.gov.au

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Which WHS law does this come from?

Overhead Protective Structures Code of Practice – Approved and Commenced, Replacing 1995 Code is a WHS requirement set out in Overhead protective structures (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is WHS > Construction > Overhead Protective Structures.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Overhead Protective Structures Code of Practice – Approved and Commenced, Replacing 1995 Code is a WHS obligation under Overhead protective structures (NSW). In short, The Overhead protective structures Code of practice was approved under section 274 of the WHS Act 2011 and commenced on 12 December 2025, replacing the 1995 code.

What changed recently?

Overhead Protective Structures Code of Practice – Approved and Commenced, Replacing 1995 Code was last updated on 19 October 2026.

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Overhead protective structures Work Health and Safety Act 2011 New South Wales Australia

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