The obligation
Duty holders managing confined space risks must identify every reasonably foreseeable hazard that could create a health and safety risk.
Substances previously held in the space, even briefly, point to likely hazards such as low oxygen, airborne contaminants or a flammable atmosphere. Hazards can also come from work activities, products or by-products in or around the space, and many cannot be seen, such as toxic gases or concealed electrical or mechanical parts. Small or hard-to-reach entrances and exits are a hazard because they make rescue and moving equipment difficult.
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- What
- Duty holders managing confined space risks must identify every reasonably foreseeable hazard that could create a health and safety risk.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Identifying hazards associated with confined spaces 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 > Identifying Hazards.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Identifying hazards associated with confined spaces is a WHS obligation under Confined spaces code of practice 2021 (QLD). In short, Duty holders managing confined space risks must identify every reasonably foreseeable hazard that could create a health and safety risk.
What changed recently?
Identifying hazards associated with confined spaces was last updated on 17 October 2026.