Under Confined spaces · made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004

Employer Duties for Confined Space Risk Management

Code version as at 1 Dec 2019 From Confined spaces, no changes tracked yet

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VIC · Confined Spaces Part 3.2 – Duties of employers – Assessing risks § 3.2

The obligation

Employers must identify confined spaces, assess risks, and implement controls before any entry. The code sets out specific duties on consultation, atmospheric testing, and risk assessment.

Under the OHS Regulations 2017 (Vic) and the Compliance Code, employers must: identify all confined spaces at the workplace; conduct a risk assessment before entry; consult with employees and HSRs on health and safety matters; test the atmosphere at relevant locations within the confined space and at specified times; and implement risk controls proportionate to the hazards identified. …

What: Employers must identify confined spaces, assess risks, and implement controls before any entry. The code sets out specific duties on consultation, atmospheric testing, and risk assessment.
Source: worksafe.vic.gov.au

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Frequently asked questions

Which WHS law does this come from?

Employer Duties for Confined Space Risk Management is a WHS requirement set out in Confined spaces (VIC). It is made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Part 3.2 – Duties of employers – Assessing risks § 3.2.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Employer Duties for Confined Space Risk Management is a WHS obligation under Confined spaces (VIC). In short, Employers must identify confined spaces, assess risks, and implement controls before any entry. The code sets out specific duties on consultation, atmospheric testing, and risk assessment.

What changed recently?

Employer Duties for Confined Space Risk Management was last updated on 3 September 2026.

Where this sits

Confined spaces Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 Victoria Australia

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