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Under Demolition work code of practice 2021 · made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011

Principal contractor duties for demolition in a construction project

Code version as at 23 Feb 2021 From Demolition work code of practice 2021, no changes tracked yet
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QLD Demolition work code of practice 2021 > Principal contractor
The obligation
Where demolition is part of a construction project, the principal contractor must document consultation, cooperation and coordination arrangements in the WHS management plan.
Demolition work should be planned in consultation with all relevant persons, including the principal contractor, demolition contractor, structural engineers and mobile plant operators. A demolition plan should be prepared for all demolitions involving more than one PCBU, such as subcontractors. If the demolition contractor is also the principal contractor, the demolition plan should be incorporated into the WHS management plan. …
What
Where demolition is part of a construction project, the principal contractor must document consultation, cooperation and coordination arrangements in the WHS management plan.
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worksafe.qld.gov.au

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Which WHS law does this come from?

Principal contractor duties for demolition in a construction project is a WHS requirement set out in Demolition work code of practice 2021 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Demolition work code of practice 2021 > Principal contractor.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Principal contractor duties for demolition in a construction project is a WHS obligation under Demolition work code of practice 2021 (QLD). In short, Where demolition is part of a construction project, the principal contractor must document consultation, cooperation and coordination arrangements in the WHS management plan.

What changed recently?

Principal contractor duties for demolition in a construction project was last updated on 9 October 2026.

Where this sits

Demolition work code of practice 2021 Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Queensland Australia

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