The obligation
SafeWork NSW's Code of practice for safe handling of timber preservatives and recently treated timber commenced on 27 March 2026, replacing the 1991 Code.
The Code was developed by SafeWork NSW and approved under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. Notice of the approval was published in the NSW Government Gazette on Friday 27 March 2026. It replaces the 1991 Code of Practice for the Safe Handling of Timber Preservatives and Treated Timber. The Code should be read in its entirety.
- What
- SafeWork NSW's Code of practice for safe handling of timber preservatives and recently treated timber commenced on 27 March 2026, replacing the 1991 Code.
- Source
- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Timber preservatives Code of practice commenced 27 March 2026, replacing the 1991 Code 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?
Timber preservatives Code of practice commenced 27 March 2026, replacing the 1991 Code is a WHS obligation under Safe handling of timber preservatives and treated timber (NSW). In short, SafeWork NSW's Code of practice for safe handling of timber preservatives and recently treated timber commenced on 27 March 2026, replacing the 1991 Code.
What changed recently?
Timber preservatives Code of practice commenced 27 March 2026, replacing the 1991 Code was last updated on 19 October 2026.