The obligation
PCBUs must ensure sufficient space (minimum 600 mm walkway width suggested) for safe access to plant for operation, cleaning, maintenance, inspection and emergency evacuation.
The Code provides that there must be sufficient space around plant for safe access during operation, cleaning, maintenance, inspection and emergency evacuation. A minimum 600 mm walkway width is the suggested standard. This obligation sits alongside general WHS Regulation requirements for safe plant layout and emergency egress planning.
- What
- PCBUs must ensure sufficient space (minimum 600 mm walkway width suggested) for safe access to plant for operation, cleaning, maintenance, inspection and emergency evacuation.
- Source
- legislation.act.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Safe access and workspace around plant is a WHS requirement set out in Managing the risks of plant in the workplace (NT). It is made under Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT). The relevant provision is Managing the risks of plant in the workplace > Workplace Layout § 3.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Safe access and workspace around plant is a WHS obligation under Managing the risks of plant in the workplace (NT). In short, PCBUs must ensure sufficient space (minimum 600 mm walkway width suggested) for safe access to plant for operation, cleaning, maintenance, inspection and emergency evacuation.
What changed recently?
Safe access and workspace around plant was last updated on 27 August 2026.
