Events

Because contractors come and go and are not embedded into the workplace they attend, they can slip under the radar when thinking about psychosocial hazards. Principal contractors who hire contractors have a responsibility to ensure their contractors are safe at the workplaces they attend.

Protecting your business in the digital age is more critical than ever. Join us for this informative session where we'll discuss key strategies for identifying potential cyber threats and the importance of partnering with ISO27001 accredited businesses. Learn how to adopt robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard your company's integrity and sustainability. Let's fortify your organization's digital defences and ensure a secure future together

Sections and 16 and 19 of the Workplace Health and Safety Act impact significantly on the extent of duties in respect of the management of contractor safety. We know that under workplace health and safety legislation, persons conducting a business or undertaking (employer) have obligations to ensure the health and safety of workers ....

The harmonised Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations require mine operators to assess and accept the safety management plans of contractors they engage. However, the practicality of this process is often questioned. How can operators sign off on the safety arrangements of contractors whose technical work they may not understand? Additionally, case law confirms that it is not reasonably practicable to supervise, monitor, or direct contractors in their specialist work.

Top safety lawyer Harold Downes from Mills Oakley will present an eye-opening webinar looking at who really has Officers duties under WHS/ OHS legislation.

More details to come.