Model WHS Laws

We created the model WHS laws in 2011.

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We collect, analyse and publish data and information on work health and safety and workers' compensation.

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We publish a wide range of resources covering many work health and safety topics.

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SafeWork SA 

SafeWork SA is responsible for providing work health and safety, public safety and state-based industrial relations services across South Australia. 

As a regulator, their inspectors ensure work health and safety and public safety standards are met and appropriate action is taken when breaches of laws are detected. 

SafeWork SA also help people better understand their work health and safety responsibilities. Work Health and Safety Advisors provide businesses, workers, health and safety representatives and industry with free information, support and practical advice tailored to suit the workplace's industry, size, risk and complexity. 

In South Australia electrical safety is administered by the Office of the Technical Regulator. 

Contact details 

Website: www.safework.sa.gov.au 
Email: help.safework@sa.gov.au 
Phone: 1300 365 255 

ReturnToWorkSA 

ReturnToWorkSA manages the South Australian Return to Work scheme which provides work injury insurance cover for around 50,000 employers protecting approximately 500 000 workers, including private and crown self-insured employers. 

ReturnToWorkSA’s work injury insurance protects business owners from the full cost of work injuries, and provides financial support to cover worker wages, reasonable medical treatment and return to work services to people who have been injured so they can recover and return to work as soon as possible. 

Contact details 

Website: www.rtwsa.com 
Email: info@rtwsa.com 
Phone: 13 18 55 (within Australia) +61 8 8233 2343 (outside Australia) 

Electricity Regulators 

Office of the Technical Regulator 

The Office of the Technical Regulator is responsible for the electrical, gas and plumbing safety and technical regulation in South Australia. 

Contact details 

Website: www.energymining.sa.gov.au/energy_and_technical_regulation 
Email: resources.customerservices@sa.gov.au  
Phone: (08) 8226 5500 


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Further advice

SWA is not a regulator and cannot advise you about WHS issues in the workplace. If you need help please contact your state or territory work health and safety authority.