Do I need to be compliant with all the regulations regarding health and safety?

As an employer, you must meet your obligations under the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995 (Qld) (''WH&S Act').  You should assess any risks and implement sufficient control measures in order to prevent and minimise the likelihood of your workers being exposed to these risks.  Under the WH&S Act, you must ensure the following:

  • provide and maintain a safe and healthy work environment;
  • provide and maintain a safe plant;
  • ensure the safe use, handling, storage and transport of substances;
  • ensure safe systems of work; and
  • provide information, instruction, training and supervision to ensure health and safety.

If you do not meet your obligations as an employer under the WH&S Act, a workplace inspector may use a range of measures against you to ensure you do comply, which could include enforceable undertakings, suspension or cancellation of a licence or accreditation or prosecution.

For more information on this topic, please contact Jonathon Hadley or Lydia Daly.

 
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