Notice to SafeWork SA of proposed entry

EPH’s must give consideration as to whether it is reasonably practicable to give notice to the Executive Director of SafeWork SA^[1] about the proposed entry before exercising that right.

EPH entry notifications must be made by telephoning SafeWork SA on 1800 777 209 (24 hours per day, 7 days per week).

The EPH must provide:

his or her full name
his or her permit number
the name and address of the workplace proposed to be entered
the date of the proposed entry
so far as is practicable, particulars of the suspected contravention to which the notice relates
whether there is considered to be a serious risk to the health or safety of a person emanating from an immediate or imminent risk and, if so, any details about the situation known to the EPH.

Attendance by a SafeWork SA Inspector

SafeWork SA has developed policies ^[2] which set out:

the circumstances when WHS Inspectors will attend at a workplace following the notification of a proposed EPH entry
the rights and responsibilities of EPH proposing to enter a workplace.

For further information on notifying us about a proposed entry please contact the SafeWork SA Help Centre on 1300 365 255.

EPH reports

Where an EPH exercises a power of entry without being accompanied by a SafeWork SA Inspector, after notifying SafeWork SA, the EPH may complete the EPH Report ^[3] to advise SafeWork SA on the outcome of their enquiry.

The report must include:

the EPH's full name
the permit number
the name and address of the workplace that was entered
the date of entry, and
details of any contravention of the WHS Act that, in the opinion of the EPH, has occurred.

Upon receipt of the report, SafeWork SA will give consideration to what action, if any, should be taken in regard to any contravention of the WHS Act outlined in the report.

SafeWork SA must inform the EPH of any action taken.

Reports may be published in line with SafeWork SA’s Entry Permit Holder Policy , in the EPH Report form. This allows for immediate publication, ensuring compliance with confidentiality provisions of S.271 of the WHS Act.