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Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011

Made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD)
The Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld) is the principal subordinate legislation under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld). It imposes detailed duties on persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs...
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Legislation date 29 Nov 2024 Latest change across 1 topic

Current Topics 7

Asbestos Management and Licensing – WHS Regulation 2011

Jul 2026
PCBUs must identify, assess and manage asbestos at workplaces; asbestos removal work requires a licensed removalist and clearance inspection...
High
2 citations

General Risk Management Duties – WHS Regulation 2011

Jul 2026
PCBUs must identify hazards, assess and control risks using the hierarchy of controls as required under Chapter 3 of the WHS Regulation 2011...
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1 citation

Hazardous Chemicals Management – WHS Regulation 2011

Jul 2026
PCBUs must manage risks of hazardous chemicals at the workplace, including SDS, labelling, registers, and storage requirements under Chapter...
High
2 citations

High Risk Work Licensing – WHS Regulation 2011

Jul 2026
Workers carrying out high risk work (e.g. scaffolding, crane operation, forklift) must hold a current high risk work licence under Chapter 4...
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1 citation

Major Hazard Facilities – WHS Regulation 2011

Jul 2026
Operators of major hazard facilities must be licensed and comply with detailed safety management system, notification, and emergency plan re...
Critical
1 citation

Plant and Structures – WHS Regulation 2011

Jul 2026
PCBUs must manage risks associated with plant and structures, including design registration, item registration, and operator/maintenance req...
High
2 citations

Psychosocial Hazards – WHS Regulation 2011 & 2024 Amendment

Aug 2026
2024 amendments strengthened duties to manage psychosocial hazards at work; the updated Code of Practice 2022 (amended 2024) provides practi...
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