Statewide construction compliance campaign to start

Statewide construction compliance campaign kicks off from July to September

From July to September 2025, Workplace Health and Safety inspectors will be conducting a state-wide compliance campaign, focusing on use of plant within the construction industry.

During these audits there will be a focus on how powered and non-powered tools and equipment are managed on sites, especially in relation to the following high-risk hazards:

• guarding and maintenance of plant
• safe use of ladders and electrical equipment
• use of personal protective equipment
• whether workers are trained and supported by safe systems of work.

How you can prepare

Many businesses take proactive steps and successfully prepared for audits by reviewing their systems early. Key (and free!) resources to assist with ensuring preparedness for this audit include:

• angle grinder self-assessment tool (PDF, 0.48 MB)
• hazard identification checklist. (PDF, 0.03 MB)

There is also a range of other guidance that has been created in collaboration with industry stakeholders on the WorkSafe website including: plant (PDF, 1.57 MB), ladders , nail guns, electrical equipment, and machinery and equipment (PDF, 1.46 MB).

More information

Refer to the WHS Compliance and Field Services Proactive Compliance Program 2024 – 2027