The obligation
The Code sets out what an emergency plan for excavation work covers, from emergency and evacuation procedures to testing and worker training.
Matters include emergency procedures with an effective response, evacuation procedures, notifying emergency service organisations at the earliest opportunity, and medical treatment and assistance. The plan also covers communication between the person coordinating the emergency response and everyone at the workplace, testing of the procedures including frequency, and information, training and instruction to relevant workers.
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- What
- The Code sets out what an emergency plan for excavation work covers, from emergency and evacuation procedures to testing and worker training.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Emergency plan for excavation work is a WHS requirement set out in Excavation work code of practice 2021 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is WHS Act 2011 (Qld) > Codes of Practice > Excavation Work COP 2021 > Emergency Plan.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Emergency plan for excavation work is a WHS obligation under Excavation work code of practice 2021 (QLD). In short, The Code sets out what an emergency plan for excavation work covers, from emergency and evacuation procedures to testing and worker training.
What changed recently?
Emergency plan for excavation work was last updated on 19 October 2026.