The obligation
Since 2023 NT WHS Regulation amendments, PCBUs must apply the hierarchy of controls to psychosocial hazards in the same way as physical hazards, as embedded in the updated Code of Practice.
The 2023 changes to the NT Work Health and Safety Regulations extended the hierarchy of controls framework to psychosocial hazards. The Code of Practice was adapted to reflect this, requiring PCBUs to work through elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, and PPE controls when managing psychosocial risks. This aligns the treatment of psychosocial hazards with physical hazards and represents a substantive regulatory obligation for all NT PCBUs.
- What
- Since 2023 NT WHS Regulation amendments, PCBUs must apply the hierarchy of controls to psychosocial hazards in the same way as physical hazards, as embedded in the updated Code of Practice.
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- worksafe.nt.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Hierarchy of controls mandatory for psychosocial hazards (2023 amendment) is a WHS requirement set out in Managing psychosocial hazards at work (NT). It is made under Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT). The relevant provision is NT > WHS > Codes of Practice > Psychosocial Hazards.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Hierarchy of controls mandatory for psychosocial hazards (2023 amendment) is a WHS obligation under Managing psychosocial hazards at work (NT). In short, Since 2023 NT WHS Regulation amendments, PCBUs must apply the hierarchy of controls to psychosocial hazards in the same way as physical hazards, as embedded in the updated Code of Practice.
What changed recently?
Hierarchy of controls mandatory for psychosocial hazards (2023 amendment) was last updated on 26 August 2026.
