How long do I keep safety records on a construction site in Queensland?

Last reviewed July 5, 2026

In Queensland, you should keep safety records for at least five years. This includes incident reports, risk assessments, and safety training records. For certain documents, like health monitoring records, you need to keep them for 30 years.

Key points

  • Safety records: minimum five years retention
  • Incident reports and risk assessments included
  • Health monitoring records kept for 30 years

Keeping good safety records is essential for compliance and to show due diligence. Always check with SafeWork Queensland for the latest requirements, as they can change. It's also a good idea to keep them longer if you can, just in case of any disputes.

How Alloovium helps

Alloovium helps by tracking compliance deadlines and storing all your safety records in one place.

See how it works

Related questions

General information for Australian construction professionals — not legal advice. Verify jurisdiction-specific requirements with the relevant regulator.