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Online Employer Services system requirements

Minimum requirements for accessing WorkSafe's Online Employer Services (OES).

Login to OES

Supported internet browsers

OES is compatible with the latest versions of Google Chrome, Safari and Microsoft Edge. WorkSafe strives to provide a consistent and accessible experience across these browsers. We don't support older versions of these browsers or other browsers. This is due to their limited market share and potential compatibility issues.

Internet browsers must have the following features enabled.

Supported Adobe PDF file readers

OES provides some documents in Adobe PDF file format. A reader program is required to view these files. These Adobe PDF file readers have been tested with Online Employer Services, using default settings. Other programs and versions may also work correctly.

  • Adobe Reader, versions 11.0

Supported spreadsheet programs

OES provides some documents in Microsoft Excel file format. These spreadsheet programs have been tested with OES, using default settings. Other programs and versions may also work correctly.

  • Microsoft Office Excel, versions 2003, 2007 & 2010

Microsoft Office Excel file format .XLS and .XLSX is supported. When using Microsoft Office Excel versions 2007 and above, you should ensure your spreadsheet is saved in either file format.

Cyber security controls

WorkSafe maintains a robust firewall and network security. This protects our system and detects, and blocks suspected unauthorised access to our systems.

Your access to our systems may be restricted based on:

  • the locations outside of Australia you are accessing our systems from
  • the IP addresses you are accessing our systems from
  • specific network traffic patterns.

There are other factors not listed here that could restrict your access to our systems.