The obligation
Duty to notify SafeWork SA immediately of notifiable incidents (death, serious injury/illness, dangerous incidents) and preserve the incident site.
The WHS Regulations 2012 (SA) operationalise the notifiable-incident requirements in the WHS Act 2012. PCBUs must notify SafeWork SA as soon as practicable (immediately for deaths and serious injuries) and preserve the scene until an inspector attends or authorises disturbance. Records of notifications must be retained for 5 years.
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- Duty to notify SafeWork SA immediately of notifiable incidents (death, serious injury/illness, dangerous incidents) and preserve the incident site.
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- legislation.sa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Incident Notification Requirements is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 > Incident Notification § Part 3.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Incident Notification Requirements is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA). In short, Duty to notify SafeWork SA immediately of notifiable incidents (death, serious injury/illness, dangerous incidents) and preserve the incident site.
What changed recently?
Incident Notification Requirements was last updated on 26 August 2026.
