The obligation
The Excavation work Code of Practice is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA).
It commenced in South Australia on 4 June 2020, the date it was published in the Government Gazette. The code is based on a national model code of practice developed by Safe Work Australia. An approved code of practice gives practical guidance on achieving the standards of health and safety required under the WHS Act and WHS Regulations.
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- The Excavation work Code of Practice is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA).
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- safework.sa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Approval and commencement of the Excavation work Code of Practice (SA) is a WHS requirement set out in Excavation work (SA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA). The relevant provision is Excavation work > Approval and status.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Approval and commencement of the Excavation work Code of Practice (SA) is a WHS obligation under Excavation work (SA). In short, The Excavation work Code of Practice is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA).
What changed recently?
Approval and commencement of the Excavation work Code of Practice (SA) was last updated on 19 October 2026.