Information for workplaces - COVID-19
Advice on how to minimise the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in your workplace.
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COVID-19 resource kit
A range of resources for business to download and display in their workplaces in relation to COVID-19.
Small business hub
COVID-19 work health and safety information, tools and resources for small businesses.
Australia is closely monitoring the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). You can access the latest information from australia.gov.au.
COVID-19 business restrictions
Some business operations are restricted under state or territory government public health directions. For information about what COVID-19 public health rules apply in your state or territory, go to your government website:
- New South Wales
- Victoria
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Western Australia
- Tasmania
- Northern Territory
- Australian Capital Territory
Work health and safety guidance for COVID-19
Safe Work Australia has a central hub of COVID-19 work health and safety guidance for workplaces. Information is available for more than 30 industries covering topics including WHS duties, risk assessments, physical distancing, cleaning, hygiene and mental health. A range of practical resources and tools for businesses are also available.
Go to the COVID-19 Information for workplaces.
Safe Work Australia does not regulate or enforce WHS laws or COVID-19 public health restrictions on business operations.
WHS compliance, injury reporting, licensing and compensation claims
You must contact the WHS authority in your jurisdiction. SWA does not enforce or regulate WHS laws or workers’ compensation schemes.
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Latest Updates
Working at heights is a high risk activity and a leading cause of death and serious injury in Australia.
Safe Work Australia has released the Work-related Traumatic Injury Fatalities Australia 2019 report.
Safe Work Australia has updated the model Work Health and Safety Regulations (Hazardous Chemicals) Amendment 2020 and explanatory statement for the transition to GHS 7.
Safe Work Australia has published a snapshot of COVID-19 related workers’ compensation claims data to 31 July 2020.
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$61.8 billion
The cost of work-related injury and disease to the Australian economy.
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147 killed
The preliminary number of Australians killed at work in 2020.
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$480 million
The total amount of workers’ compensation paid each year for work-related mental disorders.