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Confined spaces

Made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC)
The Victorian Compliance Code: Confined Spaces (Edition 2, December 2019) provides practical guidance on managing risks associated with confined space work under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) and OHS...
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Designer, manufacturer and supplier duties under the confined spaces code

Oct 2026
Suppliers must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that plant has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the OHS Regulat...
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Employer Duties for Confined Space Risk Management

Sep 2026
Employers must identify confined spaces, assess risks, and implement controls before any entry. The code sets out specific duties on consult...
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Entry Permit Requirements for Confined Space Work

Sep 2026
A confined space entry permit is required for each confined space entered. The permit must identify the space and may cover one or more work...
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Key Changes in Confined Spaces Compliance Code Edition 2 (2019)

Oct 2026
The Victorian confined spaces compliance code was remade in 2018 to replace the 2008 code, and later received minor amendments as Edition 2.
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