The obligation
A PCBU must not erect or dismantle scaffolding where a person could fall 3m (housing construction) or 2m (other construction) unless the fall risk is controlled.
Under WHS Regulation section 306P, a PCBU must not erect, or allow another person to erect, scaffolding where a person could fall 3m for housing construction work or 2m for all other construction work. Section 306Q applies the same limits to dismantling scaffolding. The work may proceed only if a control measure prevents a person from falling, a fall arrest system is used, or the PCBU follows the erection process in section 306P(4) or the dismantling process in section 306Q(3)(b).
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- What
- A PCBU must not erect or dismantle scaffolding where a person could fall 3m (housing construction) or 2m (other construction) unless the fall risk is controlled.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Controlling fall risk when erecting or dismantling scaffolding is a WHS requirement set out in Scaffolding code of practice 2021 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Scaffolding Code of Practice 2021 > Falls.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Controlling fall risk when erecting or dismantling scaffolding is a WHS obligation under Scaffolding code of practice 2021 (QLD). In short, A PCBU must not erect or dismantle scaffolding where a person could fall 3m (housing construction) or 2m (other construction) unless the fall risk is controlled.
What changed recently?
Controlling fall risk when erecting or dismantling scaffolding was last updated on 9 October 2026.
