The obligation
PCBUs must eliminate or minimise the risk of falls so far as is reasonably practicable, applying the hierarchy of controls: solid construction, safe access/egress, then fall prevention, work positioning or fall arrest systems.
Under the Code (approved under s274 WHS Act 2012 (Tas)), a PCBU must ensure work involving a risk of a fall is carried out on the ground or solid construction where reasonably practicable. Where this is not practicable, safe means of access and egress must be provided. Residual fall risks must be minimised using: (1) a fall prevention device, (2) a work positioning system, or (3) a fall arrest system, in that order of preference.
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- What
- PCBUs must eliminate or minimise the risk of falls so far as is reasonably practicable, applying the hierarchy of controls: solid construction, safe access/egress, then fall prevention, work positioning or fall arrest systems.
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- worksafe.tas.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Duty to manage fall risks — PCBU obligations under the Code is a WHS requirement set out in Managing the risk of falls at workplaces (TAS). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (TAS). The relevant provision is WHS > Falls > PCBU duties.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duty to manage fall risks — PCBU obligations under the Code is a WHS obligation under Managing the risk of falls at workplaces (TAS). In short, PCBUs must eliminate or minimise the risk of falls so far as is reasonably practicable, applying the hierarchy of controls: solid construction, safe access/egress, then fall prevention, work positioning or fall arrest systems.
What changed recently?
Duty to manage fall risks — PCBU obligations under the Code was last updated on 27 August 2026.
