The Office of the Work Health and Safety Commissioner has released an updated Statement of Expectations, with a focus on industry safety standards and compliance across all sectors of building and construction.
This document commenced from 7 March 2025 and outlines a number of key priority activities and initiatives, including:
Reducing worker fatalities
Psychosocial hazards in the workplace
WHS as part of complex supply and contractual chains
Hybrid work arrangements
Changes in workforce demographics and size changes
Improving WHS for small businesses
The full Statement of Expectations can be found here.
