9 years ago Is there a required ratio of health representatives to workers in the workplace? Are there any specific guidelines or legal requirements that relate to the ratio of safety and health representatives to staff numbers in the workplace?
9 years ago Is it possible to legally make a worker redundant while they are on workers’ compensation? Is it possible to legally make a worker redundant while they are on workers’ compensation?
9 years ago Does a health and safety committee chairperson have to be an employee? Is it prohibited under health and safety legislation to appoint an independent non-worker to act as chairperson for the committee?
9 years ago Do we have to provide first aid kits in company vehicles? What is the legal requirement for provision of first aid kits in company-provided vehicles?
9 years ago Are we able to request that workers disclose the medications they take? Are we able to request that these workers disclose the number and types of medications they take?
9 years ago Is there a requirement for CPR courses to be refreshed every 12 months? Is there anything in the regulations that says certificates have to be renewed and how often this should occur?
9 years ago Can a worker refuse to sign a revised Safe Work Method Statement? What do we do if a worker refuses to sign our revised Safe Work Method Statements?
9 years ago What happens if a worker refuses to wear PPE? Can I issue him with a warning or give him a letter not claiming responsibility if he gets injured?
9 years ago Can we ask employees whether they require specific medication? Can we ask employees whether they require specific medication, such as EpiPens and asthma medication?
9 years ago Can you help us prepare an emergency management plan? Do you have a full copy to assist with my planning?
9 years ago Are we legally required to have our own confined space management plan? Can you please confirm if we are legally required to have our own confined space management plan?
9 years ago Do we have to provide ergonomic support in a company car? Is the employer responsible for providing an ergonomic back support to make the sitting position more comfortable, or is that the responsibility of the worker?
9 years ago How many hours can sales representatives be allowed to drive in a day using their own vehicles? Is there any legislation or other guidelines about how many hours sales representatives should be allowed to drive in a day using their own vehicles?
9 years ago Are we required to provide assistance for a non-work-related injury? Is an employer required to provide aids/mechanical assistance in the workplace for non-work-related injuries?
9 years ago How often should we conduct workplace inspections? What is the legal requirement regarding how regularly a workplace should be formally inspected?
