The obligation
Dive operators must have documented procedures and capability for rescuing persons who become distressed while diving or snorkelling, in accordance with the 2024 Code of Practice.
Section 2.4 of the Code of Practice 2024 requires dive operators to maintain rescue capability and documented emergency response procedures for all recreational diving, technical diving, and snorkelling activities. Operators must ensure personnel are trained in rescue techniques and that appropriate equipment is available at all dive sites. These obligations support the broader duty of care under SRWA Act s 16.
- What
- Dive operators must have documented procedures and capability for rescuing persons who become distressed while diving or snorkelling, in accordance with the 2024 Code of Practice.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Rescue and Emergency Response Obligations is a WHS requirement set out in Recreational diving technical diving and snorkelling 2024 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Recreational Diving Technical Diving and Snorkelling 2024 > Rescue and Emergency Response § s 2.4.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Rescue and Emergency Response Obligations is a WHS obligation under Recreational diving technical diving and snorkelling 2024 (QLD). In short, Dive operators must have documented procedures and capability for rescuing persons who become distressed while diving or snorkelling, in accordance with the 2024 Code of Practice.
What changed recently?
Rescue and Emergency Response Obligations was last updated on 27 August 2026.
