The obligation
The Code identifies hazards that pose a particular risk to young workers and requires PCBUs to manage them using the risk management process.
PCBUs should pay attention to hazards likely to represent a particular risk to young workers compared with older, more experienced workers, and manage the risks using the How to manage work health and safety risks Code of Practice. When selecting controls for the risk of death, injury and illness for young workers, PCBUs must follow the risk management process in that Code.
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- What
- The Code identifies hazards that pose a particular risk to young workers and requires PCBUs to manage them using the risk management process.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Hazard Identification and Risk Management for Young Workers is a WHS requirement set out in Children and young workers code of practice 2006 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety > Young Workers > Hazard Management.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Hazard Identification and Risk Management for Young Workers is a WHS obligation under Children and young workers code of practice 2006 (QLD). In short, The Code identifies hazards that pose a particular risk to young workers and requires PCBUs to manage them using the risk management process.
What changed recently?
Hazard Identification and Risk Management for Young Workers was last updated on 19 October 2026.