COVID-19
Persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) have an obligation under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 to provide a healthy and safe workplace for their workers and for others at that business or workplace.
PCBUs who are responsible for a workplace or venue must take action to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Changes to Public Health Directions do not remove or reduce this duty.
PCBUs must comply with the WHS laws and the ACT Public Health Directions when managing the risks of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. This includes things like:
- Safe systems of work
- COVID-19 safety plans
- Risk assessments, and
- Implementing control measures.
Keep informed
It's important to keep up to date about the current health situation through the ACT Government COVID-19 website. Here, you can find relevant ACT information along with the latest news and updates.
You can also refer to the Safe Work Australia website for industry specific information, along with national resources.
Notifying WorkSafe ACT
You are only required to notify WorkSafe ACT of a COVID-19 infection if there is evidence it was contracted at a workplace and if the infected person is hospitalised.
Positive COVID-19 cases are collected by ACT Health.
Resources and guidance
The following information has been prepared to provide guidance to employers on consulting with your workers to help decision making about health and safety in your workplace during COVID-19.
ACT Government COVID-19 easy read resources
WorkSafe ACT Information for Employers (DOC 121KB) or (PDF 180KB)
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