The obligation
Those who design, make, import, supply, install or construct plant or structures must eliminate the need to enter confined spaces, so far as reasonably practicable.
If elimination is not reasonably practicable, the need to enter and the risk of inadvertent entry must be minimised, the space must have a safe means of entry and exit, and risks to anyone entering must be eliminated or minimised. The duty includes carrying out testing and analysis and providing specific information about the plant, substance or structure.
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- What
- Those who design, make, import, supply, install or construct plant or structures must eliminate the need to enter confined spaces, so far as reasonably practicable.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Duties of designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers, installers and constructors 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 > Design and Supply Duties.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duties of designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers, installers and constructors is a WHS obligation under Confined spaces code of practice 2021 (QLD). In short, Those who design, make, import, supply, install or construct plant or structures must eliminate the need to enter confined spaces, so far as reasonably practicable.
What changed recently?
Duties of designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers, installers and constructors was last updated on 17 October 2026.