Queensland compliance
Queensland work health and safety
Primary Act, notifiable incident procedure, industrial manslaughter exposure + regulator engagement in Queensland.
Primary Act
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld)
Model law alignment
Aligned with national model WHS Act
Industrial manslaughter
Industrial manslaughter offence in force from 23 October 2017 (max 20 years imprisonment, $10M body corporate)
Notification phone
1300 362 128
Immediately (phone or in writing); a written notice only if the regulator asks — then within 48 hours of the request (WHS Act s 38(4))
FAQ
- Does Queensland use the model WHS Act?
- Yes — Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) is a substantially harmonised adoption of the model Work Health and Safety Act.
- Is there an industrial manslaughter offence?
- Industrial manslaughter offence in force from 23 October 2017 (max 20 years imprisonment, $10M body corporate)
- How do I notify a notifiable incident?
- Phone 1300 362 128 immediately ('forthwith'). Immediately (phone or in writing); a written notice only if the regulator asks — then within 48 hours of the request (WHS Act s 38(4)).
- Who regulates WHS in Queensland?
- Workplace Health and Safety Qld — covers most workplaces (mines + comparable industries separately regulated in some states).