Role of WorkSafe inspector
The WorkSafe Commissioner is the ‘regulator’ under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (the WHS Act).
Right to enter
An inspector has the legal right to enter, at any time, any workplace including aircraft, ships and vehicles, where employees work or are likely to be in the…
Criteria for investigation
Investigations follow the rules of fairness and prompt action. As a priority, resources for investigating incidents are focused on the most serious cases.
When an inspector calls
Inspectors have the legal right to enter, at any time, any workplace including aircraft, ships and vehicles where employees work or are likely to be in the cour