The obligation
PCBUs must identify and manage stevedoring hazards including hazardous manual tasks, working at height, plant and mobile equipment, confined spaces, falling objects, electricity, hazardous chemicals, noise, and fire.
The Code requires PCBUs to apply the hierarchy of controls to stevedoring hazards: hazardous manual tasks (lashing, twist locks), work at height (open hatches, ladders), mobile plant (straddle carriers, forklifts, RTGs), confined/restricted spaces (holds), falling/suspended cargo, electricity (reefer containers), stored energy, noise, hazardous chemicals (fumigants, DGs), fire (hot works), and poor lighting. Risk assessments must be documented and control measures implemented and reviewed.
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- PCBUs must identify and manage stevedoring hazards including hazardous manual tasks, working at height, plant and mobile equipment, confined spaces, falling objects, electricity, hazardous chemicals, noise, and fire.
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- worksafe.nt.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Hazard identification and risk management for stevedoring operations is a WHS requirement set out in Managing risks in stevedoring (NT). It is made under Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT). The relevant provision is NT > Codes of Practice > Work Health and Safety > Managing risks in stevedoring.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Hazard identification and risk management for stevedoring operations is a WHS obligation under Managing risks in stevedoring (NT). In short, PCBUs must identify and manage stevedoring hazards including hazardous manual tasks, working at height, plant and mobile equipment, confined spaces, falling objects, electricity, hazardous chemicals, noise, and fire.
What changed recently?
Hazard identification and risk management for stevedoring operations was last updated on 26 August 2026.
