Health and Safety Audit
Under the Occupational Health and Safety and Workplace Health and Safety Legislation it is a necessity as an employer to provide but not limited to:
- A safe environment for all –employees, contractors, visitors, etc.
- Risk management strategies
- Minimize risk
- Demonstrate due diligence/duty of care
- Minimizing Work cover enforcement measures/fees
- Continually improve OH&S / WHS outcomes and mitigate risks
- Systemise your approach to OH&S / WHS management
Implication of non compliance
Business owners need to be aware that breaches of OHS laws are criminal offences and can attract serious penalties. Under the new model, penalties will vary depending on the nature of the breach and the state and or territory in which the breach occurs. However, it is proposed that the most serious breaches can attract penalties of up to $3,000,000 for businesses and $500,000 for individuals as well as up to 5 years imprisonment. Could you or your business afford this kind of penalty?
| State | Act | Regulation |
| Australian Capital Territory | Work Health and Safety Act 2011 | Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 |
| New South Wales | Work Health and Safety Act 2011 | Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 |
| Northern Territory | Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 | Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011 |
| Queensland | Work Health and Safety Act 2011 | Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 |
| Victoria | Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 | Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 |
| Tasmania | Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995 | Workplace Health and Safety Regulations 1998 |
| South Australia | Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1996 Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare (SafeWork SA) |
Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1995 |
| Western Australia | Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 | Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 |
So that we can best assist you and your business with your building safety and compliance needs, please Contact Us today on 1800 058 342
