Who enforces the law
Inspectors from Workplace Health and Safety Queensland are appointed under the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995 (PDF, 766 KB) to enforce the law and its regulations.
Inspectors are based in 20 regional offices throughout Queensland.
They visit workplaces to:
- investigate workplace incidents
- investigate reports of unsafe or unhealthy conditions or dangerous work practices
- assess workplace health and safety risks to workers and members of the public
- provide information and advice on obligations under the Act.
Inspectors have the power to impose a range of enforcement strategies to encourage greater compliance of the legislative requirements.
For more information, refer to workplace incidents and inspections or contact the Workplace Health and Safety Infoline on 1300 369 915.
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