17 days ago How are health and safety representatives elected? How do we appoint health and safety representatives in our workplace?
a month ago What changes have occurred in Tasmanian workers’ compensation laws? What are the changes to the workers’ compensation legislation in Tasmania?
2 months ago What is our duty of care to workers when they are offsite? What responsibilities does an employer hold for employees when they are away from the worksite?
3 months ago Can we give a belated warning for failure to follow safety procedures? Is it possible to give a warning a month late, or does the formal warning need to be given when the incident occurred?
3 months ago How do we calculate average lost time rate? What is an average lost time rate and how do we calculate it?
3 months ago Can we modify personal protective clothing? Are we legally able to modify personal protective clothing?
4 months ago When will the use of engineered stone be prohibited? I heard that the use of engineered stone will be prohibited in Australia. When will this prohibition come into force?
4 months ago Must plant comply with Australian Standards? When we import plant from Europe to use in our workplace, must the plant comply with Australian Standards, or is it sufficient that it complies with EU Standards?
4 months ago When can union officials enter a workplace for safety reasons? When can union officials enter your workplace for safety reasons in New South Wales?
5 months ago What are our obligations to employees at an overseas site? What are our work health and safety obligations to workers at a foreign site?
5 months ago Can a worker refuse to sign workers’ compensation papers? Can an employee who was injured at work refuse to sign workers' compensation papers?
6 months ago What should be in a vehicle management plan? We are looking to develop a vehicle safety management plan for our business. What should we ensure we include in our plan?
6 months ago What action can an inspector take when they find a breach? What can a safety inspector do if they believe you have breached your duties?
8 months ago Can workers accrue annual leave while on workers’ compensation in Victoria? Do employees accrue annual leave while they are not working and on WorkCover? Our business operates in Victoria.
8 months ago Can workers vape in the workplace? One of our employees has a prescription from their doctor for vaping. They insist this means they should be allowed to vape at their desk. Is this in compliance with the law?