The obligation
The WA stevedoring code is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020.
An approved code of practice gives practical guidance on achieving the standards required under the WHS Act and the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 and (Mines) Regulations 2022. It applies to anyone who has a duty of care in the circumstances described in the code. In most cases, following an approved code of practice would achieve compliance with the health and safety duties in the WHS Act on the code's subject matter.
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- What
- The WA stevedoring code is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Approved code status and legal effect under the WA WHS Act is a WHS requirement set out in Managing risks in stevedoring (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is Managing risks in stevedoring > Legal Status.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Approved code status and legal effect under the WA WHS Act is a WHS obligation under Managing risks in stevedoring (WA). In short, The WA stevedoring code is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020.
What changed recently?
Approved code status and legal effect under the WA WHS Act was last updated on 19 October 2026.