New business support

Tools and resources to help you.

Congratulations on starting a new business

We understand you have lots to do, but keeping your workplace and employees safe is an important responsibility required by law.

To make this easier, WorkSafe has a range of tools and resources to help.

Put up the ‘injured at work’ poster

Every workplace is required by law to display this poster. We also have a range of industry specific posters with practical safety tips.

Download posters

Subscribe to industry updates and alerts

Get breaking news and the latest resources for your industry tailored to suit you.

Subscribe to updates

Book a free OHS assessment

See if you are eligible for a free workplace safety consultation service delivered by independent occupational health and safety experts and personalised to you.

Access the OHS Essentials Program

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Discover safety and wellbeing issues specific to your industry

Everything you need on occupational health and safety for your industry in one place.

Information for industries

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Find solutions to hazards commonly found in your workplace

From the office, to the construction site or farm, to working with explosives, we have information about the hazards you may encounter.

Hazards and solutions

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Learn about the benefits of Health and Safety Representatives (HSRS) at your workplace

HSRs can make a real difference to safety at your workplace and be a valuable link between you and your people.

Importance of HSRs

Use a safety checklist to induct new employees

New employees must be advised of all workplace health and safety risks before they start a job.

Choose the one that is right for your business.

Download the checklist

Understand when you need to notify us about an incident

Simple steps to follow if an injury happens at your workplace.

What to do when an injury happens

WorkSafe Advisory

WorkSafe Advisory is available between 8:00 am and 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

1800 136 089 More contact options

Translating and interpreting service

Call 131 450 to translate this information or to speak to WorkSafe in your language.

For more information about this free service, visit Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National).

For people with hearing or speech loss

An effective way for you to contact us is using the National Relay Service.