10 years ago Are we obligated to make adjustments for injuries not caused at work? Is it our responsibility to implement and pay for the changes recommended by the doctor, and are the doctor’s recommendations binding?
10 years ago Are all work premises required to have an audible smoke alarm? Are buildings required to have an audible alarm for their occupants?
10 years ago What are the insurance requirements for subcontractors? Does our business need to conduct due diligence for all subcontractors engaged by the principal contractor to perform work on our site?
10 years ago Can we make medical appointments on behalf of workers? Is it a breach of privacy laws to ask our workers for their doctor’s information to add to their personnel file?
10 years ago Is it a legal requirement to have a return to work coordinator in each state our business is based in? Is it a legal requirement to have a return to work coordinator in each state our business is based in?
10 years ago Can we test for drugs and alcohol as part of a pre-employment assessment? What are the legal requirements for requesting a pre-employment medical to include blood or urine drug and alcohol testing?
10 years ago Are we required to have our staff trained in first aid if we are expecting them to use a first aid kit in the event of an injury? Are we required to have our staff trained in first aid if we are expecting them to use the kit in the event of an injury to a member of the public attending our programs?
10 years ago Are we required to provide EpiPens? What are our responsibilities from a WHS duty of care perspective?
10 years ago How can we help a worker with a non-work-related injury return to work? What do you recommend for helping a worker return to work?
10 years ago What can we do if a worker refuses to undertake a hearing test? One of our workers is refusing to undergo the annual audiometric testing. Where do we stand?
10 years ago What happens if a worker refuses to attend a medical examination? If a worker is injured at work and the employer wants them to go to a doctor in an ambulance to be checked and cleared for work, can the worker refuse this request?
10 years ago Are we required to provide all PPE, including clothing and work boots? Are we required to provide all clothing, including work boots, in respect of PPE?
10 years ago What is the responsibility of a worker when they know they have an infectious or communicable disease? What is the responsibility of a worker when they know they have an infectious or communicable disease?
10 years ago If a worker has HIV or hepatitis, does the worker have a right to keep such a condition to themselves? Does a worker have a right to keep a condition to themselves and let their employer rely on universal precautions for protection of other workers and clients?
10 years ago Do fire wardens have to be available around the clock? Should we have trained fire wardens on all shifts? Also, is there a need to have deputy fire wardens?
