This page includes resources for marine and airline workers on work health and safety, workers’ compensation and COVID-19.
We also have information for stevedoring and port operations.
The Marine and Airline industries involve the operation of ships, boats, marine equipment and aircraft for the transportation of freight and passengers.
This includes:
- water freight transport
- water passenger transport (see also public transport)
- air freight transport, and
- air passenger transport.
Workplaces may include on sea and river-going vessels, aircraft, shipping terminals, docks, hangers and airports.
To ensure this information is as accessible and easy to understand as possible, we refer to ‘employers’ and their responsibilities.
However, under the model WHS laws, duties apply to any person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) which includes employers, but also others who engage workers. For more information about who is a PCBU see our Interpretive Guideline – model Work Health and Safety Act – the meaning of ‘person conducting a business or undertaking'.
The model WHS laws have been implemented in all jurisdictions except Victoria.
Safe Work Australia does not regulate or enforce WHS laws or the recently introduced COVID-19 restrictions on business operations. If you want to know how WHS laws apply to you or need help with what to do at your workplace, contact the WHS regulator in your jurisdiction. If you want to know what restrictions on business operations apply to you or your workplace, go to your relevant state and territory government website for information.