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Work near overhead power lines

Made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW)
The NSW Code of Practice 'Work near overhead and underground electric lines' (May 2026) is approved under s274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). It provides practical guidance to PCBUs, workers and others on...
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New Code of Practice: Work near overhead and underground electric lines (May 2026)

Aug 2026
SafeWork NSW approved a replacement Code of Practice in May 2026 expanding scope to include underground electric lines and referencing WHS R...
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PCBU duties when working near overhead and underground electric lines

Jul 2026
PCBUs must identify, assess and control risks before work near energised overhead or underground electric lines, including maintaining requi...
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27 May 2026 · Guidance
1 May 2026 · Amended

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