Occupational Health and Safety
Every workplace has a legal obligation to provide:
- a safe premises;
- safe machinery and materials;
- safe systems of work;
- information, instruction, training and supervision; and
- a suitable working environment and facilities.
Workplace safety is a necessary and essential component of your business. If you business fails to comply with Occupational Health and Safety (OH & S) legislation then its officers could be prosecuted and fined,
In addition to the legislation, some industries have the potential to cause so much injury or disease that specific regulations or codes of practice are put in place.
Regulations are legally enforceable, however the Codes of Practice provide advice on how to meet the regulatory requirements. Codes are not legally enforceable, but they can be used in courts as evidence that legal requirements have or have not been met.
Call one of our Commercial Lawyers for free initial telephone advice on your circumstances on (02) 9525 8688.
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Dean Groundwater
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