WHS Legislation Seminars – Your Questions Answered
Noel Arnold & Associates (NAA) recently hosted a series of seminars in Melbourne, Sydney, Wollongong and Brisbane on the practical implications of the 2012 Work Health Safety (WHS) Legislation. These popular seminars drew attendees from a wide range of roles and industries which was extremely valuable in the Q&A sessions following the presentations.
We felt our clients may find this information valuable. A selection of Q&As are summarised:
• What is the effect of the WHS Act on the duties of mid-level managers?
• Will there be state to state variations or interpretations of the WHS Act and Regulations?
• Can the “Officer” duties be defined within position roles & descriptions?
• Will the legislation be retrospective?
• Would a volunteer church organisation (e.g. congregation) that employs a maintenance person be considered a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU)?
• I am the Facility Manager for a shopping centre, who do I need to consult with?
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