The ACT Work Safety Commissioner (previously the OHS Commissioner) is a statutory office holder appointed by the ACT Government under the Work Safety Act 2008. The primary functions of the Work Safety Commissioner are to:
- promote an understanding and acceptance of, as well as compliance with, the Work Safety Act 2008 and associated laws
- undertake research and develop educational material for the purposes of promoting health and safety in the ACT
- advise the relevant Minister on matters pertaining to health and safety in the ACT.
The Work Safety Commissioner is also a member of the ACT's OHS Council.
The full text of the legislative provisions relevant to the appointment and operation of the Work Safety Commissioner can be found in the Work Safety Act 2008.
The current Commissioner is Mr Mark McCabe, who took up his appointment on 4 February 2008.
Previous Commissioners include Ms. Jocelyn Plovits and Mr Erich Jannsen. Mr Steve Hart acted as OHS Commissioner throughout most of 2007.