OH&S
Overview
Back in the early 1990’s, Government, Unions and Industry Employers came together to develop Occupational Health & Safety Legislation aimed at implementing a safer working environment for employees and contractors in Australia.
The aims of the working parties were to;
- Safeguard employees from workplace hazards
- Provide a safe and hygienic workplace
- Reduce risks and hazards in the workplace
- Empower employers to train new employees in safe work practices.
- Encourage continuing improvement policies.
Safety in the workplace is critical to the success of running a business, no matter what size it is. As a small business owner you have certain rights and responsibilities regarding health and safety in your workplace. Even if you don’t have any employees, you must ensure that your business doesn’t create health and safety problems for your customers and the general public.
Knowing and understanding the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) laws will help you avoid the unnecessary costs and damage to your business caused by workplace injury and illness.
We have split this subject into the follow units which are listed in the menu
- OH&S Legislation
- Risk Management
- Workplace Emergencies
- Workplace Accidents
- Workplace Practices