The obligation
PCBUs must manage confined space risks, have a competent person assess them, issue an entry permit before any worker goes in, and put up signs at each entry.
This covers the risks of entering, working in, on or near the space, and the risk of someone entering it by accident. A competent person must carry out the risk assessment, then review it and revise it as needed. When managing these risks, PCBUs must consider all relevant matters, including whether the work can be done without entering, the nature of the space, and any airborne contaminant or unsafe oxygen level.
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- PCBUs must manage confined space risks, have a competent person assess them, issue an entry permit before any worker goes in, and put up signs at each entry.
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- worksafe.tas.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Managing confined space risks, entry permits and signs is a WHS requirement set out in Confined spaces (TAS). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (TAS). The relevant provision is Confined spaces > Risk management and entry.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Managing confined space risks, entry permits and signs is a WHS obligation under Confined spaces (TAS). In short, PCBUs must manage confined space risks, have a competent person assess them, issue an entry permit before any worker goes in, and put up signs at each entry.
What changed recently?
Managing confined space risks, entry permits and signs was last updated on 14 October 2026.