The obligation
The Code identifies PCBUs, officers, and designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers, installers and constructors as duty holders for confined spaces.
A PCBU must eliminate risks arising from working in confined spaces or, if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable. PCBUs must consult workers about work health and safety and may also have duties to consult, cooperate and coordinate with other duty holders. Officers, such as company directors, must exercise due diligence to ensure the PCBU complies with the WHS Act and WHS Regulation.
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- What
- The Code identifies PCBUs, officers, and designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers, installers and constructors as duty holders for confined spaces.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Who has health and safety duties for a confined space 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 > Duty Holders.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Who has health and safety duties for a confined space is a WHS obligation under Confined spaces code of practice 2021 (QLD). In short, The Code identifies PCBUs, officers, and designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers, installers and constructors as duty holders for confined spaces.
What changed recently?
Who has health and safety duties for a confined space was last updated on 19 October 2026.