The obligation
The 2024 Code updates guidance on supervision of divers and snorkellers, addressing coronial recommendations.
Where conditions are less than ideal, operators may need to increase supervision, which may mean adding lookouts and reducing group sizes for divers. If unfavourable weather is expected the next day, operators should consider rostering additional staff to provide a greater level of supervision. Lookouts should be able to distinguish between an unconscious snorkeller and a person actively snorkelling, and this should form part of the lookout induction.
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- The 2024 Code updates guidance on supervision of divers and snorkellers, addressing coronial recommendations.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Diver supervision requirements under the 2024 QLD Code of Practice is a WHS requirement set out in Important legislation updates for dive industry (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Queensland > Safety in Recreational Water Activities > Code of Practice 2024 > Supervision.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Diver supervision requirements under the 2024 QLD Code of Practice is a WHS obligation under Important legislation updates for dive industry (QLD). In short, The 2024 Code updates guidance on supervision of divers and snorkellers, addressing coronial recommendations.
What changed recently?
Diver supervision requirements under the 2024 QLD Code of Practice was last updated on 9 October 2026.
