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Approved NT Code of Practice under the WHS Act requiring PCBUs to identify, assess and control risks from hazardous chemicals used, handled, generated or stored at the workplace.
This Code of Practice is approved under the NT Work Health and Safety Act and provides practical compliance guidance for PCBUs. It covers: (1) identifying hazardous chemicals and obtaining Safety Data Sheets; (2) conducting risk assessments; (3) implementing the hierarchy of controls; (4) establishing emergency procedures and first aid; (5) training workers; and (6) maintaining registers and exposure monitoring records.
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- Approved NT Code of Practice under the WHS Act requiring PCBUs to identify, assess and control risks from hazardous chemicals used, handled, generated or stored at the workplace.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
NT Code of Practice – Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals: Overview and Applicability is a WHS requirement set out in Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace (NT). It is made under Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety > Hazardous Chemicals > Code of Practice.
What does this WHS obligation require?
NT Code of Practice – Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals: Overview and Applicability is a WHS obligation under Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace (NT). In short, Approved NT Code of Practice under the WHS Act requiring PCBUs to identify, assess and control risks from hazardous chemicals used, handled, generated or stored at the workplace.
What changed recently?
NT Code of Practice – Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals: Overview and Applicability was last updated on 26 August 2026.
