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Managing the risk of falls in housing construction

Made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (TAS)
The Managing the Risk of Falls in Housing Construction Code of Practice is a SafeWork Australia model code adopted in Tasmania under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (Tas). It provides practical guidance for PCBUs and...
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Control measures for roof framing and truss installation

Jul 2026
The Code provides specific guidance on safe work sequencing, temporary supports, and fall protection during conventional (stick) and truss r...
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Duty to manage fall risks — hierarchy of controls

Jul 2026
PCBUs must eliminate fall risks so far as is reasonably practicable; if not, minimise using the hierarchy of controls including physical bar...
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Edge protection requirements for housing construction

Jul 2026
The Code prescribes standards for perimeter edge protection on roofs and elevated platforms, including height thresholds, load-bearing speci...
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