The obligation
PCBUs must have a competent person assess confined space risks in writing, revise the assessment whenever risks change, and keep a copy.
A copy must be kept until at least 28 days after the work is completed, or for at least two years after a notifiable incident connected with the work. Any relevant worker who asks must be given access to a copy. The assessment must consider whether the work can be done without entry, the nature of the space, any change in oxygen or contaminant levels, the work and proposed method, and the emergency and rescue procedures needed.
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- What
- PCBUs must have a competent person assess confined space risks in writing, revise the assessment whenever risks change, and keep a copy.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Assessing, recording and keeping confined space risk assessments is a WHS requirement set out in Confined spaces code of practice 2021 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Confined Spaces Code of Practice 2021 > Risk Management > Assessing the Risks.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Assessing, recording and keeping confined space risk assessments is a WHS obligation under Confined spaces code of practice 2021 (QLD). In short, PCBUs must have a competent person assess confined space risks in writing, revise the assessment whenever risks change, and keep a copy.
What changed recently?
Assessing, recording and keeping confined space risk assessments was last updated on 11 October 2026.
