SafeWork SA’s National WHS survey aims to improve workplace health and safety

SafeWork SA's National WHS Survey Aims to Improve Workplace Health and Safety

SafeWork SA is encouraging workers across every sector, from construction sites to cleaning services teams, to take part in a National Work Health & Safety survey designed to help improve safety across Australian workplaces.

SafeWork SA describes the survey as an opportunity for participants to raise the flag on all the good, and bad, happening in health and safety at their workplace. Feedback gathered through this evaluation will shape future health and safety manual standards and broader policy direction nationwide.

Why This Survey Matters for Safety Professionals

Whether workers operate hazardous plant, handle asbestos removal, or manage electrical services on-site, this survey captures a wide cross-section of workplace safety experiences.

SafeWork SA notes that plant risk, electrical hazards and automotive services all fall within scope, since these sectors represent common sources of hazardous exposure across Australian industries. Input from employees working with mobile plant, fixed plant or automotive plant equipment helps researchers build a clearer picture of where risk remains highest.

"The info you provide is anonymous, and it goes toward guiding research and policy to create safer Australian workplaces," SafeWork SA said.

Key Focus Areas Covered by the Survey

The survey touches on several critical risk categories relevant to technical professionals in construction, manufacturing and healthcare, including:

• Hazardous plant operation and maintenance services
• Asbestos identification, handling and disposal services
• Electrical services safety compliance and risk controls
• Automotive services workplace hazards
• General working conditions across high-risk industries

These focus areas align closely with guidance found in Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policy documentation, reinforcing why accurate, on-the-ground feedback matters so much to regulators.

Who Can Participate

Participants must be at least 18 years of age and must be working in Australia. Anyone currently employed in roles involving hazardous plant, asbestos-related tasks, electrical services or automotive services is particularly encouraged to contribute, though all workers are welcome regardless of industry.

To participate in the National WHS Survey, click here.

Supporting a Safer Future for Australian Workplaces

Findings from this evaluation will feed directly into national research and policy development, building on work already outlined in Safe Work Australia's 10-year plan to improve workplace health and safety.

Employers seeking clarity on their obligations can also review our breakdown of who is responsible for workplace safety and health, while those wanting to explore broader safety management approaches may find our Work Health and Safety Manual (WHSM) a useful reference.

Safety professionals attending industry events can also connect with peers and stay current on regulatory developments at the Workplace Health and Safety Show, where discussions often touch on hazardous plant risk, asbestos management, electrical services compliance and automotive services safety standards.