The obligation
The Code recommends a systems approach that integrates risk management into each design phase and encourages collaboration between client, designer and constructor.
Safe design means integrating control measures early in the design process to eliminate or, if not reasonably practicable, minimise risks throughout the life of the structure. Safe design begins at the concept development phase, when decisions are made about the design and its purpose, materials, and methods of construction, maintenance, operation, demolition and disposal.
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- What
- The Code recommends a systems approach that integrates risk management into each design phase and encourages collaboration between client, designer and constructor.
- Source
- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Managing risk through the pre-design, concept and design development phases 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 > Design Phases.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Managing risk through the pre-design, concept and design development phases is a WHS obligation under Safe design of structures code of practice 2021 (QLD). In short, The Code recommends a systems approach that integrates risk management into each design phase and encourages collaboration between client, designer and constructor.
What changed recently?
Managing risk through the pre-design, concept and design development phases was last updated on 11 October 2026.
