The obligation
The Managing the risk of falls in housing construction code of practice is effective in Tasmania on and from 5 Dec 2018.
It provides practical guidance on managing the health and safety risks associated with falls in housing construction and on achieving the standards required under the work health and safety laws. It applies to the housing construction industry and worksites, and covers the risk management process, the role of designers, fall protection devices, work positioning and fall arrest systems, ladders and emergency procedures for falls.
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- What
- The Managing the risk of falls in housing construction code of practice is effective in Tasmania on and from 5 Dec 2018.
- Source
- worksafe.tas.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
When the Code took effect in Tasmania is a WHS requirement set out in Managing the risk of falls in housing construction (TAS). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (TAS). The relevant provision is Code > Commencement.
What does this WHS obligation require?
When the Code took effect in Tasmania is a WHS obligation under Managing the risk of falls in housing construction (TAS). In short, The Managing the risk of falls in housing construction code of practice is effective in Tasmania on and from 5 Dec 2018.
What changed recently?
When the Code took effect in Tasmania was last updated on 19 October 2026.