10 years ago How do we select health and safety committee members? Is there a ratio of how many people to include from different departments?
10 years ago How do we implement a contractor management system? Can you tell me the extent of my obligation and limit of my liability while engaging contractors?
10 years ago What are the requirements for tractor-mounted forklifts? Do operators need a forklift licence? What standard (if any) do they fall under?
10 years ago Should we have a trained return to work coordinator? Should we have a trained return to work coordinator?
10 years ago What obligations do we have in relation to EpiPens? As an employer, what are our obligations to a worker who carries an EpiPen?
10 years ago Can we re-skill an injured worker? Can the business or our insurer pay for him to do a training course?
10 years ago What are our health and safety responsibilities and/or liabilities relating to children visiting the workplace? What are our health and safety responsibilities and/or liabilities in relation to workers brining their kids to work?
10 years ago Are we liable for after-hours sports in the workplace? If we allow this to happen, would our business be liable for any injuries that may occur?
10 years ago What are the requirements for having trained first aiders? What are the requirements for having trained first aiders?
10 years ago Is there any exception for having a trained first aider in your business? Is there any exception for having a trained first aider in your business should you be in the vicinity of a doctor’s surgery or medical centre?
10 years ago Can we make adjustments recommended by an acupuncturist? Should we consider this doctor’s recommendation? Is it the same as getting this recommendation from a GP?
10 years ago Can a pregnant worker work up until her due date? Keeping both the worker and the unborn child’s best health in mind, is this legally allowed?
10 years ago Does photographing a colleague's work constitute workplace bullying? One of our workers has been taking photos of a co-worker in relation to their work quality. Would this constitute workplace bullying?
10 years ago Can someone legally work an 84-hour week? I have a worker who works 12 hours per day, 7 days a week for up to 9 weeks at a time. Are there any legal issues with this workload?
10 years ago What policies and procedures should we have for dangerous goods? Can you please provide some insight as to the requirements of the policies and procedures for these?