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Designers of structures

A designer has an obligation to prevent or minimise risks in the design of a structure so that the design does not adversely affect the workplace health and safety of persons:

• during construction of the structure
• when the structure has been constructed and is being used for the purpose for which it was designed.

Examples of persons to whom obligations are owed include:

• persons involved in the construction of the structure
• persons who work in the structure after it has been constructed
• persons who maintain or repair the structure or any fixtures, fittings or plant in, or forming part of the structure.

A designer’s obligation applies only to the extent that the content of the design of the structure falls under the control of the designer.

A designer of a structure can meet their obligations by:

• following the principles of safe design
• using the guidance material published by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, developed in consultation with designers' associations
• using the systematic risk management process.