The obligation
Under WHS Regulation section 48, PCBUs must manage the risks of remote or isolated work, including ensuring effective communication with the worker.
Remote or isolated work is work isolated from the assistance of other people, such as rescue, medical help and emergency services, because of location, time or the nature of the work. Examples include night convenience store and service station attendants, real estate agents, long-distance freight drivers, field workers and community workers working alone.
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- What
- Under WHS Regulation section 48, PCBUs must manage the risks of remote or isolated work, including ensuring effective communication with the worker.
- Source
- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Remote and isolated work 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 > Remote or isolated work.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Remote and isolated work is a WHS obligation under Managing the work environment and facilities 2021 (QLD). In short, Under WHS Regulation section 48, PCBUs must manage the risks of remote or isolated work, including ensuring effective communication with the worker.
What changed recently?
Remote and isolated work was last updated on 19 October 2026.