Often business owners ask us how they can ensure they are meeting their WHS obligations so that if an inspector arrives on site they won’t be fined or have their site shut down. Even if you are doing everything by the book, it can feel uncomfortable having an inspector hanging Read more
Understanding the legal jargon in legislation can be confusing , but it’s important to know what different terms mean in order to comply with the law. In this article, we explain what a ‘person conducting a business or undertaking’ (PCBU) is under Work Health and Safety (WHS) law. What is Read more
Is the WHS documentation for your business out of date, or even worse… non-existant? When was it last reviewed for changes in the legislation? Step 1: Identify the Problem- All Australian businesses no matter what their size, need to manage their WHS obligations by law. Step 2: Find a Solution– Read more
Managing the safety documentation of a business can often be overlooked. This can be for various reasons, of which some are: It’s too hard I don’t have time I’ve never had an inspector come to my site before It’s a waste of time I know how to work safely However, Read more
What is a safety management plan? A safety management plan may also be known as a WHS management plan or a construction site safety plan. The site specific safety management plan is a document that helps communicate how safety is going to be managed on a construction site, and who Read more
When talking about work health and safety in Australia you will often hear the term ‘reasonably practicable’. The legislation uses it, workplace inspectors use it and your WHS advisor will use it when explaining what has to be done to keep things safe around the workplace. What does reasonably practicable Read more
Often sole traders and small businesses leave work health and safety as the last thing they worry about. Not because they don’t care about worker safety, but for other reasons which may include:* Lack of understanding – it seems too hard* Lack of time* Lack of money* Thinking that it Read more