Queensland Codes of Practice Updates
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has reviewed 21 Codes of Practice in line with regulator review period requirements.
WHSQ has communicated that the review was limited to technical accuracy, usability, and readability. The content has not been fully reviewed at this stage. Additional reviews of the updated codes will likely be undertaken soon, and notification will be communicated to all.
These updated Codes of Practice take effect 1 March 2021.
Action
All Queensland projects are required to update the following safety documentation to reflect the changes:
- Project Risk Assessment (PRA)
- Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
Key HSE documentation to be updated
