WHS Duties You and your boss need to follow some rules to make sure you stay safe at work. You must both also make sure you’re thinking about the risks at work and how to reduce them . What your boss needs to do to keep you safe Your boss must: show …
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Overview Australian laws say your boss must do all they can to make sure your job does not hurt you or make you sick. This law is called work health and safety (WHS) or occupational health and safety (OHS). The law also says your boss must have insurance …
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WHS duties Labour hire PCBUs are either called a: host PCBU labour hire PCBU All PCBUs are responsible for workers’ health and safety under WHS laws, however there are specific duties for each. You must also consult between multiple PCBUs. … A …
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Overview The model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act covers labour hire arrangements, including: arranging a worker for a short time to relieve staff shortages supplementing the workforce during peak seasonal demand. PCBUs in labour hire Typically, …
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Identify, assess and control hazards - When to use risk management
When to use risk management Managing WHS risks is ongoing. You should work through the risk management steps when: starting a new business expanding or purchasing an existing business designing products, processes, or places for work …
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First aid First aid duties You must provide access to: at least one first aid kit first aid facilities trained first aid people (first aiders). Your workers must be able to access first aid equipment and facilities, and trained first aiders, at all …
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Working outside - Working in the cold
Working in the cold Managing the risks to working in the cold Prolonged exposure to cold can result in hypothermia - a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention. The PCBU must manage the risks to your health and safety caused by …
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Working outside - Working in air pollution
Working in air pollution Managing the risks of air pollution You should check your jurisdiction’s air quality index to determine if it’s safe to work outside. Let your employer know if you are sensitive to air pollution. This …
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Working outside - If work becomes unsafe
If work becomes unsafe Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) can direct a worker in their work group to stop unsafe work. HSRs can do this if they have: reasonable concern that an immediate or imminent hazard poses serious risk, and already …
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Working outside - WHS duties
WHS duties The model WHS Regulations have duties that apply to working outside. This includes managing environmental risks and the provision of adequate facilities for workers. PCBU’s must, so far as is reasonably practicable: ensure the health and …