The obligation
An approved code of practice giving practical guidance on managing the health and safety risks of handling timber preservatives and recently treated timber.
Following the Code will help duty holders comply with the health and safety duties in the WHS Act and WHS Regulation that relate to its subject matter. A code of practice can assist anyone who has a duty of care in the circumstances it describes. Compliance may be achieved by another method if it provides an equivalent or higher standard of work health and safety than the Code. An inspector may refer to an approved code of practice when issuing an improvement or prohibition notice.
- What
- An approved code of practice giving practical guidance on managing the health and safety risks of handling timber preservatives and recently treated timber.
- Source
- safework.nsw.gov.au
description
Full analysis
lock
Free account
tips_and_updates
What this means for you
lock
Free account
lock_open
Read the full analysis, tailored to your industry
- star
Impact summary tailored to your industry
- check_circle
Full plain-English analysis of what changed
- check_circle
Email alerts & digests when this law changes
- check_circle
Compliance self-assessment tools
Labels
timber
chemical hazards
code of practice
WHS
NSW
Official sources
Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Safe Handling of Timber Preservatives and Treated Timber – Code of Practice Overview is a WHS requirement set out in Safe handling of timber preservatives and treated timber (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is Safe handling of timber preservatives and treated timber.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Safe Handling of Timber Preservatives and Treated Timber – Code of Practice Overview is a WHS obligation under Safe handling of timber preservatives and treated timber (NSW). In short, An approved code of practice giving practical guidance on managing the health and safety risks of handling timber preservatives and recently treated timber.
What changed recently?
Safe Handling of Timber Preservatives and Treated Timber – Code of Practice Overview was last updated on 19 October 2026.