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Updated Qld Scaffolding Code comes into effect on July 1

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The HRIA wishes to advise members that the recently released Scaffolding Code of Practice 2021 published by Workplace health & Safety Queensland (WHS Qld) comes into effect on July 1st.

On 1st July 2021 , this new 2021 edition will supersede the 2009 edition of the Scaffolding Code of Practice currently in use.

Links to WHS Qld are below :

WHS Qld: https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/

WHS Qld Codes of Practice : https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/laws-and-compliance/codes-of-practice

WHS Qld Scaffolding Coe of Practice: https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/laws-and-compliance/codes-of-practice/scaffolding-code-of-practice

The key changes in the Scaffolding Code of Practice 2021 include (but are not limited to) the following:

Changes to the respective sections of the COP:

 

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