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Approved code of practice under WHS Act s274 providing practical guidance for managing excavation work risks in the NT.
The NT Code of Practice: Excavation Work is approved under s274 of the WHS (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011. It sets the standard for 'reasonable practicability' in excavation risk management. PCBUs, principal contractors, and workers must follow it or demonstrate an equivalent or better standard. The code addresses risk management processes, ground collapse prevention, underground services, SWMS requirements, and plant/equipment use.
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- Approved code of practice under WHS Act s274 providing practical guidance for managing excavation work risks in the NT.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
NT Code of Practice: Excavation Work — Overview and Legal Status is a WHS requirement set out in Excavation work (NT). It is made under Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT). The relevant provision is Excavation work > Overview.
What does this WHS obligation require?
NT Code of Practice: Excavation Work — Overview and Legal Status is a WHS obligation under Excavation work (NT). In short, Approved code of practice under WHS Act s274 providing practical guidance for managing excavation work risks in the NT.
What changed recently?
NT Code of Practice: Excavation Work — Overview and Legal Status was last updated on 26 August 2026.
