Enforceable Undertaking (EU) – Workplace Health and Safety

Published on 20 May 2025

Enforceable Undertaking (EU) – Workplace Health and Safety

During 2024–25, Goondiwindi Regional Council (GRC) entered into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulator following an incident in June 2021.

The EU is a legally binding agreement that outlines a series of commitments GRC have made to strengthen its WHS systems.  It reflects GRC’s commitment to improving workplace safety, learning from past events and delivering long-term benefits to staff, contractors, community, and industry.

Key Details:

  • Commencement:  31 March 2025
  • Duration:  42 months
  • Minimum Investment:  $450,000
  • Regulator:  Queensland Office of Industrial Relations

Key Commitments:

  • Development and implementation of a Critical Risk Register and associated training
  • WHS Leadership and Culture Training Programs for staff, supervisors, and neighbouring councils
  • Implementation of communication systems for remote and isolated workers
  • Upgrades to hazardous chemical storage facilities
  • Three independent WHS and contractor management audits
  • Development and publication of public WHS education resources

 

The EU and WHS Regulator’s reasons for the decision are available at WorkSafe Queensland’s Enforceable Undertaking List Enforceable undertakings list | WorkSafe.qld.gov.au

 

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