Who is responsible for workplace health and safety in Qld?
John Castro
Published Mar 16, 2026
Who is responsible for workplace health and safety in Qld?
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) are responsible for improving work health and safety in Queensland and helping reduce the risk of workers being killed or injured on the job.
What current law governs OHS in Queensland?
The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) sets out requirements and standards for building healthy and safe workplaces. It outlines what you must do to protect the health, safety and welfare of workers and other people in a place of work.
What does Workplace Health and Safety Queensland do?
Our purpose is to improve work health and safety and reduce the risk of work-related fatalities, injuries and diseases. We work with industry and assist businesses to create a safe and healthy culture in Queensland places of work.
What are the 4 main objectives of the health and safety at Work Act 2011?
secure the health, safety and welfare of employees and other people at work; protect the public from the health and safety risks of business activities; eliminate workplace risks at the source; and.
Who is responsible for workplace health and safety?
Business owners and employers hold the most responsibility when it comes to workplace health and safety. They are legally required to keep their employees and anyone who might be affected by their business safe from harm, including customers, visitors to the workspace, temporary workers and contractors.
Who has responsibility for enforcing health and safety law?
Health and safety legislation is enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) or by local authority environmental health officers, depending on the main activity carried out at individual workplaces.
Who has duties rights or obligations under health and safety legislation?
employer
Duty of care As an employer you have the main responsibility for the health and safety of everyone in your workplace, including visitors. If you are self-employed, you have the primary duty of care for your own safety and the safety of others.
What are the examples of occupational health and safety?
Occupational Health and Safety Tips
- Be Aware.
- Maintain Correct Posture.
- Take Breaks Regularly.
- Use Equipment Properly.
- Locate Emergency Exits.
- Report Safety Concerns.
- Practice Effective Housekeeping.
- Make Use of Mechanical Aids.
What is the Commonwealth legislation for work health and safety?
The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) (the Act) provides a framework to protect the health, safety and welfare of all workers and others in relation to NSW workplaces and work activities.
Who is responsible for signing a company safety policy?
The employer should be the most senior person in the organisation. Usually the managing director. This is who should sign the health and safety policy statement.
Who can be held accountable under health and safety legislation?
Under the law employers are responsible for health and safety management. The following provides a broad outline of how the law applies to employers. Don’t forget, employees and the self employed have important responsibilities too.
