3 years ago Are we liable for an incident where no injury results? Can we be prosecuted for a breach of the Work Health and Safety Act after a workplace incident even if no one is injured in the incident?
3 years ago What are our obligations when hiring plant? We are looking at hiring plant for use in our storeroom. What measures should we take from a health and safety standpoint?
3 years ago Do we need to comply with codes of practice? We operate a business within NSW. Do we need to comply with the codes of practice relevant to our business?
3 years ago How can we dispute an improvement notice? We have been issued with an improvement notice by a health and safety inspector but we disagree with it. What can we do?
3 years ago What are the requirements for storing significant quantities of hazardous chemicals? We have recently purchased a business in Queensland that stores more than 10,000kg of hazardous chemicals. What are the requirements for storing this amount of hazardous chemicals?
3 years ago Can we require job candidates to undertake pre-employment medicals? Are we able to request for a job candidate to undertake a pre-employment medical so that a doctor can provide us with any recommendation on what adjustments would be needed for the candidate to perform the job before we decide whether to engage them?
3 years ago Which laws do we follow in the transport industry? I am in the transport and trucking industry, and have duties under both work health and safety (WHS) laws and the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). Which do I follow?
3 years ago Are we liable for a car accident arising due to employee illness? One of our employees suffers from chronic migraines. When he develops a migraine during his shift, he drives home to either finish his shift from home or take personal leave. If he should have an accident while driving home, can our business be liable? We are based in Queensland.
3 years ago How many first aiders do we need at our business? How many first aid officers do we require in a finance office in South Australia?
3 years ago Can we request that a worker with COVID-19 symptoms take a COVID-19 test? We have asked workers to ensure they take a rapid antigen test before coming in to work if they are displaying any symptoms that could indicate they have COVID-19. We have one staff member who has refused. Is the worker within their rights to refuse?
3 years ago When should VOCs be undertaken? Is there an agreed industry timeframe for when VOCs should be completed? Must it be before undertaking the work?
3 years ago Can we dismiss a worker on workers' compensation? We have an employee who has been off on workers’ compensation for 5 months. There is no indication of him returning to work anytime soon. Are we able to terminate his employment? Our business operates in Queensland.
3 years ago What is 'immediate treatment'? In regards to incident notifications requirements, what constitutes ‘immediate treatment’? Does it include when an employee who sustains a workplace injury is taken to the site medic?
3 years ago Is there a COVID-19 risk matrix? We operate a restaurant in NSW. Is there any risk matrix to manage COVID-19 risks for the hospitality industry that we should be following?
3 years ago Can we dismiss a worker who cannot work due to refusal to be vaccinated? What are our options in relation to the employment of 'anti-vaxxers'? Can we dismiss them on the basis that they are not able to work?
