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This case study illustrates 4 key principles that apply to all WHS duties in the model WHS Act and the duty to consult, cooperate and coordinate with other duty holders. Download the case study to learn how the principles apply in the construction industry.
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Safe Work Australia has created a new online tool to help the construction industry understand and meet their work health and safety (WHS) duties under the model WHS laws.
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Safe Work Australia has published 2 case studies for the franchising and outsourcing industries.
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Did you know that under the model WHS Act there are 4 principles that apply to work health and safety duties, including those of persons of persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs)?
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The primary duty of care in the model WHS Act requires a PCBU to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, workers and other persons are not exposed to risks to their psychological or physical health and safety.
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Officers have a work health and safety duty under work health and safety laws. This video features workers from a range of industries talking about how they meet their officer duty.
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If you are involved in managing a small to medium business then you are likely to have a duty as an ‘officer’ under work health and safety laws. This video features workers from a range of industries talking about why they are an officer in their business.
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Risk management should be ongoing. You may need to think about risk management again when changes occur within your workplace. For example, when you start a new business, change your business structure or purchase new equipment.
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Risk management involves thinking about what could happen if someone is exposed to a hazard and how likely it is to happen. You should always aim to eliminate risks. If you can’t, you must minimise risks so far as is reasonably practicable.
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Persons who conduct a business or undertaking (such an employer) and others have a duty to manage WHS risks in the workplace.
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Risk management involves thinking about what could happen if someone is exposed to a hazard and how likely it is to happen. Hazards are things and situations that could harm a person.
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Officers in small businesses have an obligation under WHS laws to demonstrate a proactive approach to WHS matters.
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The role and influence a person has in a business determines if they are an ‘officer’ under WHS laws. This is different for each person and each business.
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This document provides guidance on the interpretation and application of section 27 of the Work Health and Safety Act, including who will be an 'officer' and what it will mean for them.
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