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Key Changes in Confined Spaces Compliance Code Edition 2 (2019)

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VIC · Confined Spaces Key Changes
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The Victorian confined spaces compliance code was remade in 2018 to replace the 2008 code, and later received minor amendments as Edition 2.
The Confined spaces compliance code, 2018 came into effect on 15 March 2018 and replaced the Confined spaces compliance code, 2008. It aligns with the OHS Regulations 2017 and reflects modern work practices and state of knowledge. The Minister for Workplace Safety later approved minor amendments to 11 compliance codes made under the OHS Act, including this code. …
What
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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worksafe.vic.gov.au

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Which WHS law does this come from?

Key Changes in Confined Spaces Compliance Code Edition 2 (2019) 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 Key Changes.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Key Changes in Confined Spaces Compliance Code Edition 2 (2019) is a WHS obligation under Confined spaces (VIC). In short, The Victorian confined spaces compliance code was remade in 2018 to replace the 2008 code, and later received minor amendments as Edition 2.

What changed recently?

Key Changes in Confined Spaces Compliance Code Edition 2 (2019) was last updated on 19 October 2026.

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