Guide to right of entry by authorised representatives

WorkSafe's position on Notices of suspected contravention

It is WorkSafe's position that a Notice of suspected contravention must specify only one contravention, and include the specific provision of the OHS Act and/or Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 that is suspected to have been contravened. If more than one contravention is suspected, a separate Notice must be issued for each suspected contravention. This guide has not yet been updated to reflect this position.

Amendments to the powers of ARREOs under Part 8 of the OHS Act

In 2021, Part 8 of the OHS Act was amended to enable ARREOs to take photographs or measurements or make sketches or recordings at a workplace in certain circumstances. This guide has not yet been updated to reflect the changes introduced by the amendments.

What it contains

This guidance covers:

• the purpose and legal framework for right of entry
• who can be an ARREO and how
• entry to the workplace
• powers on entry
• offences and sanctions