The obligation
Under WHS Regulation section 43, PCBUs must ensure an emergency plan is prepared and maintained for the workplace.
The plan must provide for emergency response, evacuation, early notification of emergency services, medical treatment, and communication between the emergency coordinator and all persons at the workplace. It must also cover testing of the procedures and information, training and instruction for relevant workers. The plan must take account of the work, specific hazards, workplace size and location, and the people present, and be based on a hazard assessment.
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- What
- Under WHS Regulation section 43, PCBUs must ensure an emergency plan is prepared and maintained for the workplace.
- Source
- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Emergency plans is a WHS requirement set out in Managing the work environment and facilities 2021 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Managing the work environment and facilities 2021 > Emergency plans.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Emergency plans is a WHS obligation under Managing the work environment and facilities 2021 (QLD). In short, Under WHS Regulation section 43, PCBUs must ensure an emergency plan is prepared and maintained for the workplace.
What changed recently?
Emergency plans was last updated on 11 October 2026.
