WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY
Do you know what your safety obligations are as a person in control of a business or undertaking, or as an officer?
Do you need help making your workplace safe?
Have you been visited by a WorkCover inspector or union official about safety issues?
Safety regulation is changing with the introduction of the model Work Health Safety Act in some states.
NSW, Qld, ACT and NT have enacted the Work Health Safety Act and regulations which came into effect from 1 January 2012. Tasmania has deferred the legisation. South Australia has not yet adopted the model Act. Victoria is undertaking a review of its impact and cost and WA will not adopt the model Act without changes to certain provisions.
The new legislation has significant changes and introduces new categories of duty holders and new obligations.
We explain what the new work health and safety laws mean for your workplace. We explain what action can be taken to minimise your risk, and how to deal with problems that arise.
Our help, for business and organisations of any size, includes:
WHS Advice and information
- Explaining your responsibilities
- Information and training to meet WHS obligations
- Advising what to do when an accident happens
- Giving guidance on accident investigation and prevention
- Dealing with employee breaches of safety policy
- Explaining the powers of WorkCover inspectors and union officials
WHS Consultancy services
- Drafting safety policies and procedures
- Conducting safety audits of your workplace
- Step-by-step instruction on consulting with employees and other duty holders
- Advice and inspection of your workplace to deal in detail with WHS issues
Key features
- Onsite safety audits
- Extensive training courses for hazard identification and prevention
- Hazard identification and risk management
- Training
- Workplace Hotline available for speedy advice
Model work health and safety Act
The "model" Work Health and Safety legislation in some states has been replaced by legislation and has harmonised differences in interstate regulation. Western Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia are still in the process of discussing the legislation in parliament.
WHS Training
We have an extensive range of safety training programs for employees, supervisors and employers.
