8 years ago Are we required to provide spill kits? Could you please point out the standard that relates to spill kits (in an aged care setting)?
8 years ago Is it a requirement to keep any worker’s compensation records separate from the employee’s personnel files? Is it still a requirement to keep any worker’s compensation records separate from the employee’s personnel files?
8 years ago What regulations surround provisions for syringe disposal? Are there standards, legislation and/or protocols to follow regarding the possibility of needing to provide syringe disposal?
8 years ago How do we record injuries that change over time? How is a recurrence of an injury to be captured?
9 years ago Where can we find simple signage information? We just had an audit, and some of our chemical signs were not correct, where can I find simple information on signage?
9 years ago What are our reporting obligations in relation to hazardous materials and substances found at our workplace? What are our reporting obligations in relation to hazardous materials and substances (e.g. lead and hydrocarbons) found at our workplace?
9 years ago How often must we inspect our fire extinguishers? What is the requirement for inspecting these fire extinguishers?
9 years ago Can we conduct a health and safety risk assessment on a bullying manager? Is there a precedent for using a health and safety risk assessment in this manner? Are there any legal ramifications in doing this?
9 years ago Are asthma inhalers a requirement for first aid kits? Is this a new requirement for first aid kits?
9 years ago Are we liable if a non-employee is injured at one of our company's social events? If a non-employee gets hurt at one of these activities - who is liable?
9 years ago Is wearing high-viz mandatory for our workers? Is wearing high-viz legislated and therefore mandatory?
9 years ago Must we provide workers with specialist ergonomic furniture? Can you provide information as to what is our organisation’s responsibility to provide ergonomic furniture?
9 years ago Are pre-employment medicals discriminatory? Is it discrimination to request a group of workers to undergo these tests?
9 years ago What can we do if our office landlord is failing to meet their duty of care? Can you provide some clarity and additional information on this topic?
9 years ago How can we help an office bully? We wish to provide assistance and guidance to this manager. Do you have any suggestions?
