9 years ago Can a worker refuse to sign a revised Safe Work Method Statement? What do we do if a worker refuses to sign our revised Safe Work Method Statements?
9 years ago What happens if a worker refuses to wear PPE? Can I issue him with a warning or give him a letter not claiming responsibility if he gets injured?
9 years ago Can we ask employees whether they require specific medication? Can we ask employees whether they require specific medication, such as EpiPens and asthma medication?
9 years ago Can you help us prepare an emergency management plan? Do you have a full copy to assist with my planning?
9 years ago Are we legally required to have our own confined space management plan? Can you please confirm if we are legally required to have our own confined space management plan?
9 years ago Do we have to provide ergonomic support in a company car? Is the employer responsible for providing an ergonomic back support to make the sitting position more comfortable, or is that the responsibility of the worker?
9 years ago How many hours can sales representatives be allowed to drive in a day using their own vehicles? Is there any legislation or other guidelines about how many hours sales representatives should be allowed to drive in a day using their own vehicles?
9 years ago Are we required to provide assistance for a non-work-related injury? Is an employer required to provide aids/mechanical assistance in the workplace for non-work-related injuries?
9 years ago How often should we conduct workplace inspections? What is the legal requirement regarding how regularly a workplace should be formally inspected?
9 years ago Do emergency exit signs always have to be lit? What are our obligations in relation to our exit signs?
9 years ago How do we ensure workers practise good hygiene? We wish to raise this matter at a safety meeting and cover personal hygiene. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
9 years ago Must we provide safe transport to and from a work-related function? Is travel to and from the venue covered by workers’ compensation?
9 years ago What constitutes working from home? What constitutes working from home from a legal perspective?
10 years ago Can you be liable for administering first aid? Can you please inform us of the relevant legislative (or other) instrument that deals with this and provide some general advice?
10 years ago When is fall protection for penetrations required? Could you please provide some guidance on the maximum size that a penetration can be before fall protection is required?
