Changes to Self-insured work health and safety standards and guidance notes

Changes to Self-insured work health and safety standards and guidance notes  

We have considered the additional feedback from self-insured employers and SA Unions on the final draft of the Self-insured work health and safety standards and guidance notes. Thank you again for the ongoing input and support in the development of these new standards. The final version is now available on our website. A tracked change version is attached which provides comments as rationale for the changes made from the final draft.

Self-insured employers must ensure policies, procedures and practices are updated to ensure compliance with these standards and guidance notes.

Whilst changes are minimal, we have extended the initial transition date and employers will have until 31 July 2025 to update systems and implement changes. Future evaluations will have regard to the requirements applicable at that point in time.

We understand that training and implementation needs may vary, particularly for transition from the National Audit Tool. Evaluators will consider reasonable submissions to seek an extension of the grace period for certain sub-elements where appropriate rationale is provided.

Please liaise with your Evaluator or contact selfinsured@rtwsa.com if you have any queries.

Regards

Nathan Conroy

Leader, Self-Insured Services

Regulation