WorkSafe Updates Enforcement Policies to Support Safer Workplaces and Fairer Decisions

WorkSafe has revised its enforcement policies to provide clearer guidance and faster resolution of safety issues, introducing alternatives like formal warnings and pre-charge enforceable undertakings for businesses that take responsibility and commit to improvements. Prosecution will now focus on serious cases involving significant negligence, repeated non-compliance, or serious harm, aligning with clearer criteria and the Solicitor-General’s Prosecution Guidelines. Training for WorkSafe staff will support consistent application of these changes, enhancing trust and fairness in enforcement decisions.