The obligation
The code's design and inspection table recommends when an engineer, rather than a scaffolder or competent person, should design, verify and initially inspect scaffolds.
Section 2 Planning and design sits at the start of the code, as design and planning should both be considered before scaffolding work begins. Table 1 recommends an engineer initially inspect loading bays greater than 9 m or 2 tonnes, suspended swing-stage scaffolds, perimeter demolition scaffold more than 9 m high and public access structures.
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- What
- The code's design and inspection table recommends when an engineer, rather than a scaffolder or competent person, should design, verify and initially inspect scaffolds.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Planning, design, inspection, access and platform gaps is a WHS requirement set out in Scaffolding code of practice 2021 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Scaffolding Code of Practice 2021 > Planning and Design.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Planning, design, inspection, access and platform gaps is a WHS obligation under Scaffolding code of practice 2021 (QLD). In short, The code's design and inspection table recommends when an engineer, rather than a scaffolder or competent person, should design, verify and initially inspect scaffolds.
What changed recently?
Planning, design, inspection, access and platform gaps was last updated on 9 October 2026.
