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Edition 2 of the code made minor, Minister-approved amendments updating OHS Act section references and improving style and branding consistency.
The Minister for Workplace Safety approved minor amendments to 11 compliance codes made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, including this code. The amendments reflect changes to sections 35 and 36 of the OHS Act made by the Treasury and Finance Legislation Amendment Act 2018. Paragraph 26 now refers to OHS Act s35 instead of s36, and Appendix F roofwork checklist item 1 now refers to paragraph 159 instead of 140.
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- Edition 2 of the code made minor, Minister-approved amendments updating OHS Act section references and improving style and branding consistency.
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- worksafe.vic.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Edition 2 minor amendments to the compliance code is a WHS requirement set out in Falls in general construction (VIC). It is made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is WorkSafe Victoria > Construction Safety > Falls Prevention > General Construction.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Edition 2 minor amendments to the compliance code is a WHS obligation under Falls in general construction (VIC). In short, Edition 2 of the code made minor, Minister-approved amendments updating OHS Act section references and improving style and branding consistency.
What changed recently?
Edition 2 minor amendments to the compliance code was last updated on 19 October 2026.