A code of practice applies to anyone who has a duty of care in the circumstances detailed 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 and Regulations. WHS Codes of Practice are admissible in court proceedings. Courts may regard a code of practice as evidence of what is known about a hazard, risk or control, and rely on it to determine what is reasonably practicable in the circumstances. Following another method, such as a technical or an industry standard may achieve compliance with the WHS Act and Regulations, if it provides an equivalent or higher standard of work health and safety than the code.