8 years ago What are our reporting obligations in relation to hazardous materials and substances found at our workplace? What are our reporting obligations in relation to hazardous materials and substances (e.g. lead and hydrocarbons) found at our workplace?
8 years ago Can we conduct a health and safety risk assessment on a bullying manager? Is there a precedent for using a health and safety risk assessment in this manner? Are there any legal ramifications in doing this?
8 years ago Is wearing high-viz mandatory for our workers? Is wearing high-viz legislated and therefore mandatory?
8 years ago Must we provide workers with specialist ergonomic furniture? Can you provide information as to what is our organisation’s responsibility to provide ergonomic furniture?
8 years ago Are we liable if a non-employee is injured at one of our company's social events? If a non-employee gets hurt at one of these activities - who is liable?
8 years ago Are pre-employment medicals discriminatory? Is it discrimination to request a group of workers to undergo these tests?
8 years ago What can we do if our office landlord is failing to meet their duty of care? Can you provide some clarity and additional information on this topic?
8 years ago What do we have to report to regulators about asbestos (both friable and non friable) at our workplace? What do we have to report to regulators about asbestos (both friable and non friable) at our workplace?
8 years ago What happens if an injured worker failed to wear PPE? Could you please advise obligations/responsibilities for employers/supervisors/employees where an employee is injured due to failure to wear appropriate PPE?
8 years ago How can we help an office bully? We wish to provide assistance and guidance to this manager. Do you have any suggestions?
8 years ago Are text messages a sufficient method of communication? Would a text message be regarded as legal?
8 years ago How many fire drills are required per year? Can you please tell me how many fire drills are required per year?
8 years ago Do ladder rungs need a rating? Do ladder rungs have to be rated the same as other designated anchor points?
8 years ago Where are alarmed doors required? Are fire doors required to be fitted with alarms that sound if they are opened in Queensland?
8 years ago When is a load too big to push? Is there is a maximum weight that can be pushed by a staff member?
