The obligation
PCBUs must, so far as reasonably practicable, work at ground level or on solid construction, provide safe access, and implement fall prevention controls in hierarchy order.
Under the Code and the WHS Regulations (NT), PCBUs must: (1) ensure work involving fall risk is carried out at ground level or on solid construction so far as reasonably practicable; (2) provide safe means of access to and egress from the workplace; (3) minimise residual fall risk by providing fall prevention devices (first priority), work positioning systems (second), or fall arrest systems (third). Failure to follow the Code may be relied on as evidence of a breach of the WHS Act duty of care.
- What
- PCBUs must, so far as reasonably practicable, work at ground level or on solid construction, provide safe access, and implement fall prevention controls in hierarchy order.
- Source
- worksafe.nt.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
PCBU Duty: Eliminate or Minimise Fall Risks in Housing Construction is a WHS requirement set out in Managing the risk of falls in housing construction (NT). It is made under Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT). The relevant provision is NT WHS / Housing Construction Safety / Falls / PCBU Duties.
What does this WHS obligation require?
PCBU Duty: Eliminate or Minimise Fall Risks in Housing Construction is a WHS obligation under Managing the risk of falls in housing construction (NT). In short, PCBUs must, so far as reasonably practicable, work at ground level or on solid construction, provide safe access, and implement fall prevention controls in hierarchy order.
What changed recently?
PCBU Duty: Eliminate or Minimise Fall Risks in Housing Construction was last updated on 26 August 2026.
