9 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?
9 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?
9 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?
10 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?
10 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?
a year 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?
a year 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?
a year 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.
a year 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?
a year ago How often should we review our emergency management plan? We have a comprehensive emergency management plan for our workplace. How often should we be reviewing it?
a year ago When might an enforceable undertaking be rejected? Under what circumstance might an enforceable undertaking be rejected by the regulator?
a year ago Must we make reasonable adjustments for a job candidate? In a recruitment process when a candidate with a disability applies for a role, can they request a reasonable adjustment or flexible work arrangement?
a year ago How can we manage the relationship between an accused and accuser? If we were to alter their shifts to eliminate contact between them, they may both lose shifts and work as a result. What are our options here?
a year ago Must we pay WorkCover for contractors? We are considering engaging an independent consultant on a fixed-term contract. Do we have to pay WorkCover, or is it covered by their professional indemnity insurance? We are in Victoria.
a year ago Can we direct an employee to undergo a medical examination? We would like to send the employee for a medical, including drug and alcohol screening, at our cost. Are we able to do this?
