The obligation
Duty holders must comply with the approved Code or follow another method giving an equivalent or higher standard of work health and safety.
This requirement arises under section 26A of the WHS Act, and another method may include a technical or industry standard. The Code is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the WHS Act. Codes of practice are admissible in court proceedings, and courts may rely on them in determining what is reasonably practicable.
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- What
- Duty holders must comply with the approved Code or follow another method giving an equivalent or higher standard of work health and safety.
- Source
- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Complying with the approved code or an equivalent standard is a WHS requirement set out in Managing the risk of falls at workplaces 2021 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Work Health & Safety > Codes of Practice.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Complying with the approved code or an equivalent standard is a WHS obligation under Managing the risk of falls at workplaces 2021 (QLD). In short, Duty holders must comply with the approved Code or follow another method giving an equivalent or higher standard of work health and safety.
What changed recently?
Complying with the approved code or an equivalent standard was last updated on 19 October 2026.