The obligation
Dive operators should have a general risk assessment covering all aspects of the operation, including risks to passengers from the activities and the vessel's operation.
Operators should also conduct a risk assessment to determine the number of lookouts and other supervisory personnel required, considering environmental conditions and the number and abilities of passengers and crew. A single lookout may be used based on this assessment, provided the risk of doing so has been considered, including if the lookout needs to conduct a rescue.
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- What
- Dive operators should have a general risk assessment covering all aspects of the operation, including risks to passengers from the activities and the vessel's operation.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Risk assessment obligations for QLD dive operators under 2024 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 > Risk Assessment.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Risk assessment obligations for QLD dive operators under 2024 Code of Practice is a WHS obligation under Important legislation updates for dive industry (QLD). In short, Dive operators should have a general risk assessment covering all aspects of the operation, including risks to passengers from the activities and the vessel's operation.
What changed recently?
Risk assessment obligations for QLD dive operators under 2024 Code of Practice was last updated on 19 October 2026.