The obligation
PCBUs must apply the hierarchy of controls to manage fall risks, prioritising elimination, then substitution, engineering, administrative controls, and PPE as a last resort.
The Code mandates that PCBUs apply the hierarchy of risk controls when managing fall hazards. Elimination (e.g. performing work at ground level) is the highest-order control.
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- What
- PCBUs must apply the hierarchy of controls to manage fall risks, prioritising elimination, then substitution, engineering, administrative controls, and PPE as a last resort.
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- worksafe.nt.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Hierarchy of Controls for Fall Risks is a WHS requirement set out in Managing the risk of falls at workplaces (NT). It is made under Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT). The relevant provision is NT WHS > Codes of Practice > Managing Risk of Falls > Risk Control.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Hierarchy of Controls for Fall Risks is a WHS obligation under Managing the risk of falls at workplaces (NT). In short, PCBUs must apply the hierarchy of controls to manage fall risks, prioritising elimination, then substitution, engineering, administrative controls, and PPE as a last resort.
What changed recently?
Hierarchy of Controls for Fall Risks was last updated on 26 August 2026.
