WorkSafe ACT

WorkSafe ACT’s Compliance and Enforcement Snapshot for May 2026 is out now.



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



You can check out the full version here:

https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/files/documents/compliance-and-enforcement-monthly-data-snapshot/C-and-E-May-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

WorkSafe ACT is supporting the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency who are currently running the National Asbestos Awareness Campaign.



The campaign aims to remind the community that Asbestos can still be found in homes built before 2003. It can be hiding in:

- Roof sheeting, eaves and gables

- Wall linings and insulation

- Vinyl floor tiles and backing

- Fences and sheds

- Bathrooms and laundries (behind tiles and in walls)

- Old heaters, flues, and switchboards



It is important to stay vigilant. If your home or a residential workplace was built prior to 2003, always check before you touch, disturb, or renovate.



The asbestos safety website provides essential information like;

- Householder and renovator asbestos safety guides

- Asbestos disposal guides

- Extreme weather effects on asbestos containing structures, and

- Asbestos exposure register



Find the campaign here: https://www.asbestossafety.gov.au/?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23750824236&gbraid=0AAAAAqdmAEClSzWMO1j6C1DeoNVdKXRUD&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6-qV0qzElAMV0OsWBR0F6wcgEAAYASAAEgLYX_D_BwE



For more information on asbestos safety, visit the WorkSafe ACT website:

https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/health-and-safety-portal/safety-topics/dangerous-goods-and-hazardous-substances/asbestos

If a notifiable incident happens in a workplace, the PCBU must notify WorkSafe ACT immediately using the fastest method available (usually by phone or in writing), as soon as they become aware of it.



Notifiable incidents include:

A death

A serious injury or illness

A dangerous incident (even if no one is hurt)

A workplace sexual assault incident (including suspected incidents)



It is a legal requirement under the Act to report such incidents, and failing to do so can lead to enforcement action.



If you notify WorkSafe ACT of an incident by telephone, the Inspector may request notification in writing, you must complete a Notification of Incident Form or a Sexual Assault Incident Form within 48 hours of the Inspector’s request.



Find the form’s here: https://www.portal.worksafe.act.gov.au/s/report-an-incident-overview

https://www.portal.worksafe.act.gov.au/worksafeBusinessPortal/s/report-a-sexual-assault-overview



Find more information about notifiable incidents and reporting requirements on our webpage: https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/health-and-safety-portal/notify-worksafe

Falls from heights remain one of the most common areas of non-compliance on ACT worksites. Even lower-height falls can result in serious injury or death, yet WorkSafe ACT inspectors continue to see the risks on single-storey sites not being taken seriously.


A PCBU must eliminate the risk of falls, or if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise the risk so far as is reasonably practicable. For work involving a fall risk of more than 2 metres, a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is required.

For more information on falls from height see the links below.

Working at heights – WorkSafe ACT:
https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/health-and-safety-portal/safety-by-industry/building-and-construction/working-at-heights

Working at Heights – SWA:
https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/duties-tool/construction/hazards-information/working-heights

Manage the Risk of Falls at Workplaces Code of Practice:
https://legislation.act.gov.au/ni/2020-553/

Managing the Risk of Falls in Housing Construction Code of Practice:
https://legislation.act.gov.au/ni/2020-552/

WorkSafe ACT is operating during the King Birthday Public Holiday.



We remind all Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBUs) that notifiable incidents must still be reported—even on public holidays.



Notifiable incidents include:

the death of a person

a sexual assault (or suspected sexual assault)

a serious injury or illness of a person

a dangerous incident



WorkSafe ACT must be notified immediately after you become aware of the incident. If the notifiable incident involves more than one business or undertaking, each must notify WorkSafe ACT.



You can contact us on the following platforms:



Business hours: 13 22 81

After hours: 0419 120 028

Email: [email protected]



It is important that you complete the Notifiable Incident form within 48 hours of contacting us either by phone or email. You can find the Notifiable Incident form and the Sexual Assault Incident form on our website: https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/health-and-safety-portal/notify-worksafe



To download a copy of our Notifying WorkSafe ACT educational poster for your workplace, please click here:

https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/2235622/09062023-Notify-WorkSafe_final-Copy.pdf

WorkSafe ACT’s Compliance and Enforcement Snapshot for April 2026 is out now.

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

You can check out the full version here:

https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/3066361/C-and-E-Snapshot-April-2026.pdf

If you would like to receive updates and information directly to your inbox, email [email protected] and let us know.

The and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency are currently running the National Asbestos Awareness Campaign. The campaign reminds DIYers, renovators and tradespeople that ‘Asbestos Can Kill’.



Asbestos containing materials are still present in many homes, sheds and fences built before 1990. Renovation and demolition work on or around these structures risks disturbing or damaging this material, putting tradespeople and occupants at risk of exposure.



The asbestos safety website provides essential information like

Householder and renovator asbestos safety guides

Asbestos disposal guides

Extreme weather effects on asbestos containing structures

Asbestos exposure register

https://www.asbestossafety.gov.au/

For more information on asbestos safety, visit the WorkSafe ACT website

https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/health-and-safety-portal/safety-topics/dangerous-goods-and-hazardous-substances/asbestos

WorkSafe ACT is operating during the Reconciliation Day public holiday.



We remind all persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) that notifiable incidents must still be reported—even on public holidays.



Notifiable incidents include:

the death of a person

a sexual assault (or suspected sexual assault)

a serious injury or illness of a person

a dangerous incident



WorkSafe ACT must be notified immediately after you become aware of the incident. If the notifiable incident involves more than one business or undertaking, each must notify WorkSafe ACT.



You can contact us on the following platforms:

Business hours: 13 22 81
After hours: 0419 120 028
Email: [email protected]

It is important that you complete the Notifiable Incident form within 48 hours of contacting us either by phone or email. You can find the Notifiable Incident form and the Sexual Assault Incident form on our website:

https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/health-and-safety-portal/notify-worksafe



To download a copy of our Notifying WorkSafe ACT educational poster for your workplace, please click here:

https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/2235622/09062023-Notify-WorkSafe_final-Copy.pdf

Today marks the start of National Reconciliation Week. This week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to reaffirm our commitment to inclusion.



An inclusive and respectful workplace is one where every individual feels safe, valued, and empowered to contribute.



WorkSafe ACT encourages everyone to champion inclusivity in their workplace not just this week, but every day.



For more information on National Reconciliation Week:



https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/

Around 4,000 Australians are diagnosed with asbestos‑related illnesses each year, with more than 75% of cases linked to workplace exposure.



WorkSafe ACT is supporting the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency’s National Asbestos Awareness Campaign, which aims to ensure Australians understand where and how asbestos exposure can occur.



Read the full safety alert here:



https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/health-and-safety-portal/safety-alerts/asbestos-campaign