The obligation
The Code guides PCBUs through a systematic process to identify fall hazards, assess risks, control them and review control measures.
The Code links this process to WHS Regulation sections 34 to 38, covering identifying hazards, managing risks, the hierarchy of control measures, and maintaining and reviewing control measures. The first step is to identify all fall hazards in the workplace, including things and situations that could potentially cause harm. Where fall hazards are the same across several work areas or workplaces, a single generic risk assessment may be completed.
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- The Code guides PCBUs through a systematic process to identify fall hazards, assess risks, control them and review control measures.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Managing the risk of falls: identify, assess, control and review 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 > Hazard Management > Falls from Height.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Managing the risk of falls: identify, assess, control and review is a WHS obligation under Managing the risk of falls at workplaces 2021 (QLD). In short, The Code guides PCBUs through a systematic process to identify fall hazards, assess risks, control them and review control measures.
What changed recently?
Managing the risk of falls: identify, assess, control and review was last updated on 9 October 2026.
