11 years ago Can we test workers we suspect are using drugs? Would we have reasonable cause to request consent in writing to undergo drug testing?
11 years ago If a vehicle is provided by the employer through a car hire firm and there is an accident, who has a duty of care? If a vehicle is provided by the employer through a car hire firm and there is an accident, who has a duty of care, and who is liable for workers’ compensation and damages?
11 years ago If the employer provides accommodation and there is an accident, who is responsible for duty of care? If the employer provides accommodation and there is an accident to an employee at that accommodation due to inadequate lighting, who is responsible for duty of care, workers’ compensation and damages?
11 years ago Can we deduct sick leave for a work-related injury? A worker was off work for one day due to a minor injury, and did not request that a WorkCover form be completed at this time. Can this be sick leave?
11 years ago Are small businesses obligated to have a health and safety representative? We are only a small not-for-profit organisation with a staff of seven office workers. Are we obligated to have a health and safety representative?
11 years ago Must we keep documentation of health and safety records in hard-copy format? Is there a legal requirement to keep documentation of health and safety records in hard-copy format or can all documents be scanned and filed?
11 years ago What are the requirements for the number of area wardens in an organisation? What are the requirements for the number of area wardens in an organisation?
11 years ago Must we provide all company vehicles with a fire extinguisher? Can you please advise me whether it is a requirement to provide all company vehicles with a fire extinguisher?
11 years ago What are our obligations regarding fatigue management of travelling workers? What are our obligations regarding fatigue management?
11 years ago What's the difference between a PCBU and an officer under the WHS Act? Who are the PCBUs and who are the officers? Is it possible to be both at the same time?
11 years ago What are my health and safety obligations to workers working from home? I have a casual worker who will soon be working from home. What are my health and safety obligations to this worker?
11 years ago WHS or OHS? It was brought to my attention that all the HR policies referencing OHS need to be changed to WHS in line with new legislative changes. Is this accurate?
11 years ago Do we have to pay for ergonomic testing? A staff member who suffers from back and neck pain wants her workplace ergonomically tested. Are we liable to pay for that assessment?
11 years ago How frequently are we legally required to carry out office inspections? How frequently are we legally required to carry out an office inspection?
11 years ago Who is responsible for reporting notifiable incidents? If an employee of a contractor or a contractor injures themselves and it is a notifiable incident, who is responsible for notifying the authorities?
