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The Code is a Queensland-developed approved code of practice under the WHS Act 2011, giving practical guidance on managing health and safety risks of amusement devices at workplaces.
The Code was approved under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and commenced on 1 February 2024. It is not a national model code of practice, but adapts and includes guidance material developed by Safe Work Australia. It complements requirements in the WHS Act and WHS Regulation regarding plant and amusement devices at workplaces. The Code replaces the WHSQ publication Amusement device major inspections interim guidance.
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- The Code is a Queensland-developed approved code of practice under the WHS Act 2011, giving practical guidance on managing health and safety risks of amusement devices at workplaces.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Scope and Application of the Amusement Devices Code of Practice 2023 is a WHS requirement set out in Amusement Devices Code of Practice 2023 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is General.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Scope and Application of the Amusement Devices Code of Practice 2023 is a WHS obligation under Amusement Devices Code of Practice 2023 (QLD). In short, The Code is a Queensland-developed approved code of practice under the WHS Act 2011, giving practical guidance on managing health and safety risks of amusement devices at workplaces.
What changed recently?
Scope and Application of the Amusement Devices Code of Practice 2023 was last updated on 19 October 2026.