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The Foundry Code of Practice 2004 is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
It was preserved as a code of practice under section 284 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, and the preserved code commenced on 1 January 2012. An approved code of practice is a practical guide to achieving the standards of health, safety and welfare required under the WHS Act and the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011. From 1 July 2018 duty holders are required to comply with an approved code of practice under the WHS Act.
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- The Foundry Code of Practice 2004 is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Scope, Legal Status and Commencement is a WHS requirement set out in Foundry code of practice 2004 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Foundry code of practice 2004 > Scope and Legal Status.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Scope, Legal Status and Commencement is a WHS obligation under Foundry code of practice 2004 (QLD). In short, The Foundry Code of Practice 2004 is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
What changed recently?
Scope, Legal Status and Commencement was last updated on 19 October 2026.