Are You Meeting Your Legal OH&S Obligations?...
An up-to-date OH&S System includes the ability to be able, at any, time to demonstrate that you have recoded the formal consultative process between you (the employer) and all employees that ensures you are taking pro-active steps towards maintaining a safe work environment.
Failure to be able to demonstrate this fundamental requirement exposes your business and you personally, to significant penalties.
It is a legal requirement of every registered business to meet the minimum requirements of the OHS ACT 2000. Answering no to any of the following questions means you are non-compliant and need to review your existing position.
Do you have a formal OHS Policy? Yes/No
Have you established a consultation process with your staff? Yes/No
Do you have a risk assessment process for identifying, assessing and controlling hazards? Yes/No
Have you developed safe work method statements for each job type? Yes/No
Do you have clearly defined Manual Handling processes & training Yes/No
Is your First Aid Kit compliant and up-to-date Yes/No
Do you have a return to work programme in place in the event of an injury occurring? Yes/No
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