9 years ago Who is a 'competent person' to identify asbestos risks? Who is a 'competent person' to identify asbestos risks?
9 years ago Is a positive saliva test for drugs reason to dismiss? Are we able to terminate employment on the initial positive saliva test?
9 years ago What is a lost time injury and how long does it last? Can you provide the definition of a lost time injury and how long it lasts for?
9 years ago Can we use expired bandages in first aid kits? Can we use expired bandages, including non-sterile ones, in first aid rooms, or do we have to remove them and replace them?
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?