The obligation
The code is organised into parts covering the risk management process, planning, risk controls, excavation methods and reducing the risk of ground collapse.
Part 1 covers who has duties, consultation duties, and information, instruction, training and supervision, including construction and site induction. Part 2 gives an overview of applying the risk management process to excavation work. Part 3 covers planning under the OHS Regulations, including coordination plans, safe work method statements, licensing for high risk work and asbestos removal, notifying WorkSafe before work starts, and emergency procedures.
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- What
- The code is organised into parts covering the risk management process, planning, risk controls, excavation methods and reducing the risk of ground collapse.
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- worksafe.vic.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Structure of the Excavation compliance code (Vic) is a WHS requirement set out in Excavation (VIC). It is made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Excavation > Structure.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Structure of the Excavation compliance code (Vic) is a WHS obligation under Excavation (VIC). In short, The code is organised into parts covering the risk management process, planning, risk controls, excavation methods and reducing the risk of ground collapse.
What changed recently?
Structure of the Excavation compliance code (Vic) was last updated on 19 October 2026.