WorkSafe ACT

WorkSafe ACT WorkSafe ACT are the Work Health and Safety Regulator for ACT.

Supporting workers who menstruate Workplace facilities, including toilets and access to hygienic facilities for the disp...
25/08/2026

Supporting workers who menstruate

Workplace facilities, including toilets and access to hygienic facilities for the disposal of sanitary items, must meet the needs of all workers and others accessing the workplace. All workers have the right to access clean, safe and accessible workplace facilities that allow them to carry out their work safely and with dignity.

Read the full Safety Alert here:
https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/health-and-safety-portal/safety-alerts/supporting-workers-who-menstruate

Listen in to WorkSafe ACT’s latest Safety Spotlight Podcast release focusing on modern work arrangements. In this episo...
29/07/2026

Listen in to WorkSafe ACT’s latest Safety Spotlight Podcast release focusing on modern work arrangements.

In this episode, WHS Commissioner Jacqueline Agius joins Dr Miriam Van Den Berg from the Stretton Health Equity Centre at the University of Adelaide to discuss work health and safety responsibilities across modern and emerging contracting arrangements. Together, they unpack the roles of platforms, workers, contractors and others, and explore how WHS duties are shared, coordinated and managed when multiple parties are involved.

The episode also references a recent Fair Work Commission case, the draft decision is available here: https://www.fwc.gov.au/hearings-decisions/major-cases/minimum-standards-orders-ms20241-ms20242-ms20243

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460452/episodes/19568286

WorkSafe ACT’s Compliance and Enforcement Snapshot for June 2026 is now available. This infographic provides insights ...
20/07/2026

WorkSafe ACT’s Compliance and Enforcement Snapshot for June 2026 is now available.

This infographic provides insights into our workplace visits and compliance activities, including a breakdown by demographic.

You can check out the full report here:https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/3096931/C-and-E-June-2026.pdf

If you would like to receive updates and information directly to your inbox, click the link below: https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/forms/subscribe-to-alerts

If you are a PCBU or business owner, the best and easiest way to manage your interactions with WorkSafe ACT is through t...
10/07/2026

If you are a PCBU or business owner, the best and easiest way to manage your interactions with WorkSafe ACT is through the Business Portal.

The secure online portal provides businesses with a one-stop location to:

- Submit forms and monitor their progress
- Easily view active, expiring, and expired permits and licences
- Access details of issued infringements, including descriptions, due dates, and payment options

To register your business, follow this registration link:
https://www.portal.worksafe.act.gov.au/s/

Once we’ve reviewed your details, you'll receive an email with instructions to set up your password.

From there, you can log in to manage all your submissions, permits, licences and payments in one central location.

You can also use the portal to report a notifiable incident, make a complaint, or raise a workplace concern or issue. See the links below for more information.

Notify:
https://www.portal.worksafe.act.gov.au/s/report-an-incident-overview

Complaint, issue or concern:
https://www.portal.worksafe.act.gov.au/worksafeBusinessPortal/s/report-a-complaint-overview

The WorkSafe ACT Vulnerable Workers Team has been actively engaging with workplaces, training organisations and the broa...
08/07/2026

The WorkSafe ACT Vulnerable Workers Team has been actively engaging with workplaces, training organisations and the broader community to promote work health and safety awareness, with a continued focus on supporting young workers and apprentices.

Young workers and apprentices are at greater risk of workplace injury due to factors such as inexperience, unfamiliar environments and a reluctance to raise concerns. Early engagement is critical in building positive safety behaviours from the outset.

Helping young workers develop the confidence and skills to work safely makes safer workplaces for everyone.

For more information visit our Young Workers Portal here: https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/young-workers-portal/young-workers

This week is NAIDOC week; a time to recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Isla...
07/07/2026

This week is NAIDOC week; a time to recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The 2026 theme, "50 years of Deadly" celebrates the incredible milestone of five decades since the inception of an all-indigenous NAIDOC committee, and pays tribute to all the elders, artists, organisers and communities that have made NAIDOC what is today.

WorkSafe ACT works on Ngunnawal Country; we walk in the footsteps of all of those before us with the deepest respect.

Join us in committing to healing the wounds of the past, fostering reconciliation, and walking hand in hand towards a future of equality and mutual respect.

Safety processes must be followed, not just documented Too often WorkSafe ACT sees workplaces relying solely on document...
02/07/2026

Safety processes must be followed, not just documented

Too often WorkSafe ACT sees workplaces relying solely on documented procedures to ensure compliance and safety. Incidents continue to show a clear gap between what is written and what actually happens on site.

Under WHS laws, it is not enough to have controls in place. You must make sure they are used, followed and maintained in practice. When procedures are ignored, risks go unmanaged and workers are exposed to harm. This can lead to serious injuries and prosecution.

Read the full Safety Alert here:
https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/health-and-safety-portal/safety-alerts/safety-processes-must-be-followed,-not-just-documented



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Canberra City, ACT
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