Confined spaces
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
This Code is intended to be read by a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU). It provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage health and safety risks associated with work carried out in a confined space.
This Code may be a useful reference for other persons interested in the duties under the WHS Act and the WHS Regulation.
This Code applies to all workplaces covered by the WHS Act where work is carried out in confined spaces.
Contents:
1: Introduction
2: Duty Of Designers, Manufacturers, Importers, Suppliers, Installers, And Constructers
3: Risk Management Process
4: Controlling The Risks
5: Emergency Procedures
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Confined Space Safety
Appendix C: Sample Confined Space Entry Permit
