9 months ago What changes have occurred in Tasmanian workers’ compensation laws? What are the changes to the workers’ compensation legislation in Tasmania?
9 months ago What is our duty of care to workers when they are offsite? What responsibilities does an employer hold for employees when they are away from the worksite?
10 months ago Can we give a belated warning for failure to follow safety procedures? Is it possible to give a warning a month late, or does the formal warning need to be given when the incident occurred?
10 months ago How do we calculate average lost time rate? What is an average lost time rate and how do we calculate it?
10 months ago Can we modify personal protective clothing? Are we legally able to modify personal protective clothing?
a year ago When will the use of engineered stone be prohibited? I heard that the use of engineered stone will be prohibited in Australia. When will this prohibition come into force?
a year ago Must plant comply with Australian Standards? When we import plant from Europe to use in our workplace, must the plant comply with Australian Standards, or is it sufficient that it complies with EU Standards?
a year ago When can union officials enter a workplace for safety reasons? When can union officials enter your workplace for safety reasons in New South Wales?
a year ago What are our obligations to employees at an overseas site? What are our work health and safety obligations to workers at a foreign site?
a year ago Can a worker refuse to sign workers’ compensation papers? Can an employee who was injured at work refuse to sign workers' compensation papers?
a year ago What should be in a vehicle management plan? We are looking to develop a vehicle safety management plan for our business. What should we ensure we include in our plan?
a year ago What action can an inspector take when they find a breach? What can a safety inspector do if they believe you have breached your duties?
a year ago Can workers accrue annual leave while on workers’ compensation in Victoria? Do employees accrue annual leave while they are not working and on WorkCover? Our business operates in Victoria.
a year ago Can workers vape in the workplace? One of our employees has a prescription from their doctor for vaping. They insist this means they should be allowed to vape at their desk. Is this in compliance with the law?
a year ago How often should we review our emergency management plan? We have a comprehensive emergency management plan for our workplace. How often should we be reviewing it?
