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OHS Essentials program

A free workplace safety consultation service, delivered by independent occupational health and safety experts.

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Confidential  

The program’s consultants are not employed by WorkSafe and their recommendations are completely confidential.

Independent  

Benefit from practical, tailored safety advice from an independent OHS consultant.

Personalised  

Your OHS consultant will come to your workplace and make safety recommendations right for your business.

Who's eligible?

Questions about the program?

If you have any questions about the program, or are unsure if you are eligible please email [email protected].

Program consultants

The OHS Essentials program

"I passed your details onto a partner business and informed them of how easy you made the process and how you tailored the application to suit my operation."

Client feedback (15 Feb 2023)

Hear the benefits of the program from business owners who used it

The Lamberts | Agriculture

Annette and Peter Lambert weren't sure where to start with improving health and safety, so they got in touch with OHS Essentials to make implementing safety plans easier and faster.

David Woollands | Construction

David Woollands runs a small construction and commercial maintenance business. Hear about David’s experience undertaking the OHS Essentials program and how it can benefit you.

Andrew and Theo | Manufacturing

Andrew O'Hara manages runs bakeries and food manufacturing in Melbourne. He believes the program has been invaluable in helping his business take a prevention-led approach towards workplace health and safety.

Wendy Shanks | Social assistance

Wendy Shanks, CEO of Shepparton Access, a disability service provider. Wendy reached out to the OHS Essentials Program to help prevent manual handling and mental health injuries in her workplace. Hear about Wendy's experience.

"I really value your advice not only on OH&S but insights into how you have seen different parts of the industry run well, and areas I could improve. While I still feel I have a mountain to climb to be fully compliant and get subcontractors on board, I now feel I have the resources to do it so a massive thank you for that."

Client feedback (17 Feb 2023)

WorkSafe Advisory Service

WorkSafe's advisory service is available between 7:30am and 6:30pm Monday to Friday. If you need more support, you can also contact WorkSafe using the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) or the National Relay Service.

1800 136 089 More contact options

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