Small businesses receive new WHS guidance
New guidance material has been released by Safe Work Australia that is designed to help small businesses understand their role as officers.
It also aims to assist businesses in understanding their responsibilities under WHS laws.
“If you make or influence the significant financial or operational decisions for a business then you may be an ‘officer’ under WHS laws,” said Safe Work Australia CEO Michelle Baxter.
“As an officer, you have a duty under WHS laws to look for ways to lead on WHS matters.”
“Our new guidance material includes videos of real officers explaining how they fulfil this important role within their business.”
Safe Work Australia produced the guidance material after investigations found that small businesses needed more practical guidance about their WHS obligations.
The guidance material, including short videos, is available on a dedicated webpage for officers.
A broader guide for officers of businesses of all sizes is also available.
For more information about obligations specific to your state or territory, click the following links:
- SafeWork NSW
- WorkSafe ACT
- WorkSafe WA
- Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
- SafeWork SA
- WorkSafe Tasmania
- WorkSafe Victoria
- NT WorkSafe
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