Free workplace consultations for small business
Priority industries
What is a workplace health and safety workplace consultation?
Is a workplace consultation the same as an inspection?
How will my privacy be ensured?
Arranging a consultation
Locations
Further information
Priority industries
Free workplace consultations are available to Queensland businesses with less than 20 workers. Priority will be given to the following high-risk industries:
Manufacturing
- Metal product manufacturing
- Food product manufacturing
- Wood product manufacturing
- Printing
Hospitality, recreation and other services
- Takeaway food retailing
- Cafes and restaurants
- Cleaning services
Retail and wholesale
- Automotive repair and services
- Tree trimming (gardening services)
- Smash repair (spray painters)
- Dry cleaners (laundries and dry cleaners)
Transport and storage
- Road freight transport
The consultations will be conducted by Small Business Advisors located throughout the State.
What is a workplace health and safety workplace consultation?
Small Business Advisors are available to provide free workplace consultations of up to three hours. As part of their consultation, the advisors will:
- look at the health and safety issues and risks at your workplace
- prioritise issues according to seriousness
- provide information on the types of solutions available to control your risks
- work with you to develop an action plan to reduce health and safety risks
A written copy of the action plan will be sent to you after the consultation.
Is a workplace consultation the same as an inspection?
A workplace consultation is not the same as an inspection. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland's advisory and enforcement activities are entirely separate.
Small Business Advisors are not inspectors. Their job is to provide information and advice to help small businesses.
How will my privacy be ensured?
Information collected by Small Business Advisors will be used only for the purpose of assisting small businesses to meet their health and safety obligations.
The Queensland Government has very strict rules that ensure your personal information will only be used for the purpose for which it was collected or a directly related purpose, unless you have given your permission.
Arranging a consultation
If you have less than 20 employees and belong to one of the priority industries you are eligible for a workplace consultation.
To request a free workplace health and safety consultation just complete the application form (PDF, 109 KB) and return to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
For further information, contact Workplace Health and Safety Queensland on 1800 177 717.
Locations
Small Business Advisors are located in Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Nambour, Toowomba, Logan, Brisbane and Southport.
Further information
For further information, contact Workplace Health and Safety Queensland on 1800 177 717.
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