6 years ago What should we do if a former employee has an accident at a work event? What should we do if an employee injures themselves at their farewell event?
6 years ago What are the legal requirements regarding the training of fire wardens? We have nominated fire wardens within our office buildings. What are the legal requirements regarding their training?
6 years ago Should we comply with a 'do not resuscitate request'? How should we manage a do not resuscitate request?
6 years ago What is 'executive due diligence'? I would like to understand what 'executive due diligence' means. Could you please provide me with a definition?
6 years ago Are employees covered by workers’ compensation for travel to and from work? Are employees covered by workers’ compensation for travel to and from work (regular business hours)?
6 years ago How should we decide on the best protective clothing for our outdoor workers? If workers do not wear long sleeves or sunscreen, how can we protect ourselves from future claims related to skin cancer?
6 years ago What rules exist around e-cigarette smokers in the workplace? Are the same restrictions applicable to e-cigarette smokers as those that apply to tobacco smokers?
6 years ago How far does our obligation to ensure our principal contractors are complying with safety recommendations from third party audits extend? We coordinate the completion of actions in response to audits with the principal contractor. Do we need to get evidence of each closed action?
6 years ago Is non-disclosure of a pre-existing injury grounds for dismissal? Does a failure of a prospective employee to disclose a pre-existing injury enable an employer to terminate employment?
6 years ago Do we have to have a fire alarm system in place? We are a small sales company with offices throughout Australia. What are our obligations in regards to having a fire alarm system in place?
6 years ago How do we ensure our pregnant employee is safe to fly? An airline requires a medical certificate to fly that confirms the due date and that the employee is safe to fly. Are there any other precautions we should be taking?
6 years ago Can we request an HSR to attend a training course? Can a PCBU (e.g. a principal contractor) require a health and safety representative (HSR) to attend the 5-day course in health and safety consultation?
6 years ago How do we ensure working from home conditions are safe? Could you please advise what procedures we are required to have in place to meet health and safety requirements?
6 years ago Can we provide over-the-counter painkillers to workers? Is there legislation or regulations that stipulates an employer cannot provide workers paracetamol in the workplace?
6 years ago Do school vehicles have a lifespan? Is there a legal requirement or recommendation to replace a school vehicle at a certain age?
