1300 OHS RTW
The Work Health and Safety Act provides a framework for protecting the health, safety and welfare of employees in the workplace. Organisations across the country are required to implement safety systems in compliance with the law. There are different ways through which an organisation can achieve this, either through prevention or protection.
However, many business owners in Australia are still guilty of negligence when it comes to safety compliance, and only a limited number can be said diligent. As an employer, there are legal requirements that you must comply with to ensure your workplace meets WHS obligations.
These include:
- Maintaining the workplace in a safe condition
- Making sure workers have adequate safety information and training
- Monitoring and assessing potential risks
- Consulting with employees on safety and health issues
Contrary to what most people believe, the Work Health and Safety Act goes beyond protecting just the employees. All workers are by default covered by the Act, including contractors, apprentices, and volunteers.
Apart from workers, companies are also required to ensure that the safety and health of their clients and the general public are not compromised by the nature of their business.
Business owners tend to view the implementation of safe practices as an additional expense to their business. However, failure to comply with these requirements can leave you vulnerable to prosecution and employee compensation claims. Depending on the breach, you may even end up paying as much as a million of dollars in fines.
At Recovery Partners, we provide our clients with industry-leading solutions designed to help ensure full compliance with the WHS legislation.
If you need a safety compliance solution, then look no further. Our services are available all across the country. For more information, you can enquire online here.
Alternatively, our consultants love to have a chat, so go ahead and give us a call on 1300 OHS RTW (647 789).
