LJ WHS - Work Health and Safety (WHS) Obligations in NSW: What Every Business Must Know

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 Wales, Work Health and Safety (WHS) is governed by the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) and the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW). These laws impose strict legal obligations on businesses and individuals involved in any work activity to ensure the health and safety of workers, contractors, and the public.

All businesses conducting work in NSW must, by law, eliminate or minimize health and safety risks as far as reasonably practicable. This includes having appropriate safety plans, risk assessments, incident response procedures, and documented evidence of compliance and training.

➡️ Failure to comply with WHS laws can lead to:
 

• Heavy fines (up to $3,000,000 for corporations)
• Criminal prosecution for officers and directors
• Project shutdowns
• Loss of reputation and future work eligibility
• In severe cases, individual jail time
   

➡️ Access the full legislation here:

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW)
• WHS Regulation 2017 (NSW)
• Code of Practice
• Hazards A-Z
• WHS Toolkit
   

LJ Talents is a Sydney-based consultancy with qualified professionals holding the nationally recognized Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (CIV WHS). We specialize in providing WHS management consulting services to SMEs, helping them understand and meet their legal obligations under NSW legislation.

We offer full-spectrum WHS support, including:

• Site safety audits and risk assessments 
• Development of Safety Management Plans (SMPs) and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
• WHS induction training for workers and subcontractors
• Ongoing compliance monitoring and reporting
• Liaison with regulatory bodies and Principal Contractors
   

We provide specialized support for Chinese businesses that are entering the Australian market for the first time—especially those involved in construction or equipment installation projects. Many Chinese suppliers or manufacturers send teams to Australia for short-term installation or commissioning work, yet face significant risks if unfamiliar with local WHS laws.

LJ Talents bridges the gap. We:

• Act as your local WHS advisor
• Help ensure compliance with Australian WHS expectations
• Assist with documentation, communication, and supervision on-site
• Protect your business from legal liabilities and penalties
   

With deep experience working across cultural and language boundaries, LJ Talents provides trusted guidance to help overseas project teams adapt quickly and work safely under Australian standards.