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Managing the risk of falls in housing construction

Made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (TAS)
An approved code of practice in Tasmania under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (Tas). It gives practical guidance to PCBUs, designers and workers in the housing construction industry on managing the risk of falls. It...
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Version as at 5 Dec 2018 Compiled version

Current Topics 4

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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1 citation

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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2 citations

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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2 citations

When the Code took effect in Tasmania

Oct 2026
The Managing the risk of falls in housing construction code of practice is effective in Tasmania on and from 5 Dec 2018.
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1 citation

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