The obligation
The Confined spaces Code is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the WHS Act; the current version is dated November 2024.
An approved code of practice provides practical guidance on achieving the standards required under the WHS Act and WHS Regulations. Following an approved code will assist duty holders to achieve compliance with their duties in relation to the code's subject matter. The model Code was first published in December 2011 and amended in 2018 as part of a technical and usability review.
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- The Confined spaces Code is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the WHS Act; the current version is dated November 2024.
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- safeworkaustralia.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Approved code status and amendment history is a WHS requirement set out in Confined spaces (FEDERAL). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Confined Spaces COP > Status.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Approved code status and amendment history is a WHS obligation under Confined spaces (FEDERAL). In short, The Confined spaces Code is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the WHS Act; the current version is dated November 2024.
What changed recently?
Approved code status and amendment history was last updated on 19 October 2026.