The obligation
PCBUs must manage the work environment around amusement devices, including general workplace facilities, emergency plans and first aid.
WHS Regulation section 40 sets a PCBU's duty, so far as is reasonably practicable, in relation to general workplace facilities. The PCBU's primary duty includes ensuring, so far as reasonably practicable, safe plant and structures including amusement devices, safe systems of work and adequate facilities.
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- PCBUs must manage the work environment around amusement devices, including general workplace facilities, emergency plans and first aid.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Work environment, facilities and emergency planning for amusement devices 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 Workplace Management.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Work environment, facilities and emergency planning for amusement devices is a WHS obligation under Amusement Devices Code of Practice 2023 (QLD). In short, PCBUs must manage the work environment around amusement devices, including general workplace facilities, emergency plans and first aid.
What changed recently?
Work environment, facilities and emergency planning for amusement devices was last updated on 19 October 2026.