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 How long must we keep an incident form? How long do we have to keep a completed incident form?
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?
6 years ago Are online inductions simply no more than just a box-ticking exercise? Many organisations provide contractor inductions through an online system. Is this a credible way to deliver inductions that would hold up in court?
6 years ago Does a supervisor always need to be on duty? We ensure there is always a first aider with our workers, but should a supervisor stay with them as well?
6 years ago What procedures do we need in place for out-of-hours use of our swimming pool? Since employees may be on their own when they visit the pool, what do we need to do to fulfil our duty of care to them?
7 years ago Who can conduct fire extinguisher and evacuation training? Can a competent person be a manager who has had formal training in other areas?
7 years ago Do we have to install fire alarms? Can you please advise if there is a legal requirement in South Australia to have a fire alarm system in place?
7 years ago Is one SDS enough for different brands of paint? Are we required to have one SDS for every brand and colour or can we just have one and use it for all like products?
7 years ago What should we include in our driver safety policy? What relevant legislation, codes of practice and guidelines can we follow or include?
7 years ago Do we have to supervise children visiting the workplace? Should we allow these children to play on the playground equipment, use sporting facilities, etc, unsupervised?
7 years ago Can a school chock open safety doors for the sake of practicality? Can the principal override what has been legislated?
