$1 Million WHS Prosecution Sets NSW Record High
In early May 2017 the NSW District Court fined a company $1 million for breaches of section 19 of the NSW WHS Act. This is the highest...
Compliance With “Reasonable Suspicion”
An officer or employee of a union who is a WHS entry permit holder has the right to enter your workplace if they have ....
How and When to Review Your First Aid Arrangements
There is nothing like a real first aid emergency to test whether your first aid response, treatment and procedures are adequate and ...
When is a Risk Assessment Not Necessary?
It is well known that assessing the risks of a hazard is an important step in the process of managing risks to health and safety in a...
PCBU Primary Duty of Care
Under Section 19 of the New South Wales WHS Act 2011, a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) has a primary duty of care to...
Accused found not to be an "Officer”
A very recent court case may help to guide managers and leaders on whether they are, or are not, a duty holder called Officer ...