The obligation
A PCBU commissioning construction work must, so far as is reasonably practicable, consult the designer about eliminating or minimising design risks during construction.
A PCBU who commissions construction work in relation to a structure must, so far as is reasonably practicable, consult the designer or designers about how to eliminate or minimise health and safety risks arising from the design during construction. Duty holders with a role in consultation, cooperation or coordination include PCBUs, designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers of plant, substances or structures, officers and workers.
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- What
- A PCBU commissioning construction work must, so far as is reasonably practicable, consult the designer about eliminating or minimising design risks during construction.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Consulting, cooperating and coordinating with other duty holders is a WHS requirement set out in Safe design of structures code of practice 2021 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Safe Design of Structures COP 2021 > Consultation.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Consulting, cooperating and coordinating with other duty holders is a WHS obligation under Safe design of structures code of practice 2021 (QLD). In short, A PCBU commissioning construction work must, so far as is reasonably practicable, consult the designer about eliminating or minimising design risks during construction.
What changed recently?
Consulting, cooperating and coordinating with other duty holders was last updated on 19 October 2026.