2 years 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?
2 years 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.
2 years ago How do we mitigate legal risk when investigating a worker with a disability? We are investigating an employee who has a disability. Is there anything we should be doing differently in the investigation?
2 years ago Can we dismiss a worker whose health prevents them from performing their job? Can we dismiss a driver whose medical condition means he can no longer perform his role?
2 years ago What are the health and safety duties of franchisors and franchisees? What is the extent of work health and safety duties and liability of a franchisor and franchisee?
2 years ago Can we discipline a worker for gossiping that is harming another? We have an employee who frequently complains and gossips about a particular manager. The behaviour is affecting several people, especially the manager being spoken about. Would this behaviour be considered harassment? Can we take disciplinary action?
2 years ago What are the risks of transporting freight? What are the health and safety risks associated with transporting freight in shipping containers by road?
2 years ago What Australian Standards should we consult to develop our emergency management plan? We are in the process of developing an emergency management plan for our business. Are there any Australian Standards that we should take into account?
2 years ago Who has safety obligations in relation to asbestos? Do we have an obligation to ensure the safe handling and removal of the asbestos even though we are only tenants?
2 years ago What should be inspected in a workplace? We are currently writing procedures for health and safety inspections. Could you please clarify what we should include in our inspections?
3 years ago What are the record-keeping requirements for SWMSs and JSAs in WA? What are the legal requirements for keeping completed safe work method statements (SWMSs) and job safety analyses (JSAs) in Western Australia? Are there allocated time frames for keeping these records?
3 years ago How do we safely store LPG gas bottles? What is the safest way to store an LPG gas bottle? Is this covered in Western Australian work health and safety laws?
3 years ago How do we ensure safety when using third-party providers to host our Christmas party? We are planning to hold our business’ Christmas party at a local venue, using the venue’s party planners. Is it up to us or the venue and party planners to ensure work health and safety?
3 years ago How do we prepare for bushfires? Our workplace is situated in a bushfire-prone area. How can we prepare in the lead-up to bushfire season?
3 years ago Should we investigate a near miss? We recently had a safety incident in our workplace that didn’t result in any injury, illness or damage, but could have done so. Should we have investigated?
