Australia's Most CompleteWHS Compliance Platform
State-by-state legal compliance tools for builders, tradies, and authorised certificate suppliers. Every rule, every regulator, every 2026 legal update — accurately cited and actionable.
Built to be taken seriously by builders, assessors, and regulators
SiteSafeAU is structured as a real compliance operating platform, not a static reference page. The content, legal framing, and user journeys are designed to support high-stakes WHS decisions in construction and training environments.
Operating framework
Australian entity, Australian data residency, and legally grounded content
Registered trading entity
AMSP (QLD) PTY LTD trading as SiteSafe Australia
Australian data handling
All personal information is framed for Australian processing and storage in Sydney.
Legally cited guidance
Acts, regulations, and update references are presented as part of the compliance workflow.
Operational maturity
Designed for audit readiness, due diligence, and repeatable site process support.
What this means for you
- Less guessing and more defensible WHS decision-making.
- Clearer role alignment for builders, tradespeople, and RTOs.
- More confidence for operators who need practical compliance support now.
Choose the path that fits your role
SiteSafeAU is designed to support three core operating groups with different obligations, workflows, and outcomes.
Builders & Principal Contractors
Manage duty-of-care responsibilities, site setup, due diligence, and contractor coordination with state-relevant guidance.
Explore builder toolsTradies & Subcontractors
Use the state tools and SWMS workflow to stay compliant before work starts and during site operations.
See tradie toolsRTOs & Assessors
Support credential issuance, verification, and compliance readiness with clear, repeatable evidence handling.
View RTO pathwaysGetting WHS wrong in Australia is costly
Australian WHS law is complex, jurisdiction-dependent, and changed significantly in 2026. Here's what catches businesses out.
Every state has different rules
Victoria operates under the OHS Act 2004 — completely separate from the Model WHS Act used in NSW, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, and NT. A compliant SWMS in one state may not satisfy another. Generic national templates leave you exposed.
2026 regulations changed dramatically
The silica exposure limit halved from 1 July 2026. NSW mandated new Codes of Practice. QLD expanded plant registration requirements. If your compliance approach hasn't been updated, you're already behind — and regulators are actively auditing.
Officers face personal liability
Under the WHS Act, company officers can be personally fined up to $600,000 — or face imprisonment — for failing to exercise due diligence. 'I didn't know' is not a legal defence. Documenting your due diligence is essential.
The right compliance answer for your state, your work, and 2026
SiteSafeAU gives you legally cited, jurisdiction-specific WHS information — not generic templates that could let you down when it matters most. Every tool is calibrated to your state's laws and updated for the 2026 regulatory changes.
- 1Select your state → get the laws that actually apply to you
- 2Identify your HRCW activities → generate a Schedule 3-aligned SWMS checklist
- 3Run the compliance audit → find gaps before a regulator does
Legally cited
Every rule references the specific Act, section, and Regulation
State-specific
Separate tools for all 8 Australian jurisdictions
2026 current
WEL transition, NSW Codes, QLD plant amendments — all included
Audit-ready
Designed to produce defensible documentation
Built for Every Role on Site
Whether you're a Principal Contractor, sole-trader tradie, or an RTO issuing White Cards — SiteSafeAU has the compliance tools you need, matched to your state's laws.
Builders & Principal Contractors
- State-specific PCBU duty-of-care obligations
- Site induction and SWMS management
- Officer due diligence documentation support
- Subcontractor credential verification tools
- 7-stage expiry notification cascade
Tradies & Subcontractors
- SWMS generator for your HRCW activities
- Licence and certificate expiry tracking
- State-by-state noise and silica exposure tools
- High Risk Work licence class lookup
- Push notifications before credential expiry
RTOs & Certificate Suppliers
- Authorised certificate issuance and tracking
- QR code credential verification system
- State regulator submission audit trails
- NSW Silica Worker Register compliance tools
- Bulk credential management for training cohorts
Why businesses trust SiteSafeAU
There's no shortage of generic WHS information online. Here's what makes SiteSafeAU different.
Legally cited — not generic advice
Every obligation, limit, and requirement on this platform cites the specific Act, Regulation, and section. You see the legal source, not just a summary.
Jurisdiction-specific accuracy
Victoria's OHS Act is fundamentally different from the Model WHS Act. We treat each of the 8 states and territories separately — because the law does.
Updated for 2026
The 2026 WEL silica transition, NSW mandatory Codes of Practice, NSW audiometric testing obligations, and QLD plant amendments are all reflected and cited.
Built for construction
Designed specifically for builders, tradies, and RTOs — not generic HR teams. The tools match how construction businesses actually operate and face audits.
Free to use
No subscription, no sign-up, no paywall. Check your compliance obligations, generate your SWMS checklist, and run your audit right now — at no cost.
Australian data sovereignty
All data is stored exclusively in AWS ap-southeast-2 (Sydney, Australia). Compliant with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). No overseas data transfer.
How it works
Check your compliance position in under 2 minutes — for free.
Select your state
Click your state or territory in the compliance hub below. Instantly loads your jurisdiction-specific laws, regulators, and 2026 alerts.
Review your obligations
See 2026 critical alerts, select your HRCW activity types, and generate a Schedule 3-aligned SWMS checklist with control verification.
Score your compliance
Run the 7-question weighted audit to get a compliance health score and a prioritised list of gaps to close before a regulator visits.
National 2026 Critical Updates
Applies to all PCBUs in all states and territories (Model WHS jurisdictions)
WES → WEL: National Workplace Exposure Limits Replace Exposure Standards
Safe Work Australia's new Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) framework replaces the previous Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) effective 1 December 2026 across all Model WHS jurisdictions. This is the most significant change to airborne contaminant regulation in two decades. Key changes include: (1) Respirable crystalline silica TWA reduced from 0.1 mg/m³ to 0.05 mg/m³; (2) Coal dust limit significantly reduced; (3) New WEL values for approximately 800 substances; (4) Carcinogenic substances receive ALARP-based limits. All PCBUs managing hazardous substances must update their safety data sheets, risk assessments, air monitoring protocols, and health surveillance programs before 1 December 2026.
Legal Reference
Safe Work Australia Workplace Exposure Limits (2026 edition); Model WHS Regulations cl 49, 52, 53; Safe Work Australia Act 2008 (Cth) s55
Action Required
Conduct a full hazardous substance review against the 2026 WEL list. Engage an occupational hygienist. Update air monitoring frequencies. Review and upgrade respiratory protection programs (RPP). Update health surveillance schedules for exposed workers. Ensure all Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are updated to reflect WEL values.
Psychosocial Risk Regulations — Equal Legal Weight as Physical Hazards
Model WHS Regulations Part 2A places mandatory obligations on PCBUs to manage psychosocial hazards with the same rigour as physical workplace hazards. Psychosocial hazards include: high job demands; low job control; poor support from supervisors or co-workers; interpersonal conflict; remote or isolated work; workplace violence and aggression; sexual harassment; workplace bullying; and traumatic event exposure. A documented risk assessment and control plan is required. All states and territories (except Victoria, which uses the OHS Act 2004) are enforcing these regulations by 2026.
Legal Reference
Model Work Health and Safety Regulations Part 2A (Psychosocial risks); Safe Work Australia Code of Practice: Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work (2022); WHS Acts of NSW, Qld, WA, SA, Tas, ACT, NT s19
Action Required
Conduct a psychosocial hazard survey using a validated tool (e.g., People at Work). Document a Psychosocial Risk Register. Develop and implement a Psychosocial Safety Climate (PSC) Plan. Train all managers and supervisors. Establish confidential reporting pathways. Review EAP contracts and utilisation.
State & Territory Compliance Hub
Australia does not have a single uniform safety system. Select your state or territory to load legally verified, jurisdiction-specific compliance rules and 2026 updates.
Select a State or Territory
Click any jurisdiction above to view 2026-verified compliance alerts, your SWMS generator, and the compliance health check — all calibrated to that jurisdiction's specific laws and regulators.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Australian WHS law, SWMS obligations, and using SiteSafeAU.
- A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a document that must be prepared before High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) begins. It identifies the work activities, the hazards arising from those activities, and the control measures to be put in place. Under Schedule 3 of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 — or Schedule 2 of the OHS Regulations 2017 (Vic) — a SWMS is a legal requirement for the PCBU directing the work.
- A SWMS is required before commencing any High Risk Construction Work. HRCW includes: work at heights over 2m, demolition of load-bearing structures, excavation deeper than 1.5m, confined space work, tilt-up concrete, work near energised electrical installations, mobile plant on a construction site, work near overhead power lines, road and railway work, work with drowning risk, explosives, and temporary shoring. There are 17 categories in Schedule 3 of the Model WHS Regulations 2011.
- Most states and territories (NSW, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, NT) have adopted the Model Work Health and Safety Act 2011. Victoria is the significant exception — it operates under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic), administered by WorkSafe Victoria, with different regulations and terminology. Businesses working across state borders must comply with separate legal frameworks. SiteSafeAU covers all 8 jurisdictions with jurisdiction-specific legal accuracy.
- Key 2026 changes: (1) The national silica Workplace Exposure Standard dropped from 0.1 to 0.05 mg/m³ TWA, effective 1 July 2026 — requiring updated Silica Management Plans. (2) NSW mandatory Codes of Practice for psychosocial hazards came into force 1 July 2026. (3) NSW audiometric testing for noise-exposed workers commenced 1 January 2026, alongside the NSW Silica Worker Register. (4) The QLD High-Risk Plant Registration Amendment Regulation 2026 expanded plant registration requirements.
- Yes. If a sole trader is performing High Risk Construction Work they are a PCBU and must prepare a SWMS before work begins — even if they are the only worker on site. The obligation applies regardless of business size. The SWMS must be prepared, reviewed with any workers involved, and kept on site throughout the work.
- PCBU stands for Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking — the entity carrying the primary WHS duty-of-care under s.19 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. PCBUs include companies, sole traders, partnerships, associations, and government bodies. Most businesses that engage workers or contractors are PCBUs and must ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers and others affected by their work.
- No. Safe Work Australia develops Model WHS laws, Codes of Practice, and Workplace Exposure Standards — but does not enforce them. Enforcement is done by each state/territory regulator: SafeWork NSW, WorkSafe Victoria, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ), WorkSafe WA, SafeWork SA, WorkSafe Tasmania, WorkSafe ACT, and NT WorkSafe.
- High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) is defined in Schedule 3 of the Model WHS Regulations 2011 (Schedule 2 in Victoria). There are 17 categories of construction activity that carry a higher risk of serious injury or death and require a SWMS before commencement. Examples include: work at heights over 2m, demolition, confined spaces, deep excavation, tilt-up panels, work near live electrical installations, and work involving explosives or temporary support structures.
Legal content accurate as at July 2026. Not a substitute for legal advice — consult your state regulator or a qualified WHS professional for specific situations.
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Select your state, review your 2026 obligations, generate your SWMS checklist, and run the compliance health check — all in one place.