Occupational health, safety and welfare

Protecting the safety and welfare of volunteers while they are contributing to
the wider community is vital.

The Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 (external link) and the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1995 (external link) provides a range of protection for volunteers. It also defines a variety of obligations for organisations who utilise volunteers.

SafeWork SA information sheet now available

Are you a Responsible Officer for the occupational health, safety and welfare of volunteers working within your organisation or community group? SafeWork SA (external link) has created a new information sheet — (43 kb PDF) to assist your organisation ensure the safety of its volunteers/employees and to better understand its legal obligations under occupational health, safety and welfare legislation.

Download the SafeWork SA Information Sheet— (43 kb PDF)

For further information, please contact SafeWork SA’s Help and Early Intervention Centre by phoning 1300 365 255.