Occupational health & safety
Occupational health & safety
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.
Workers compensation requirements
Occupational health and safety laws require that injured workers have access to first aid, fair workers compensation and return to work rehabilitation.
Accidents and injuries
Workplace injuries can have a big impact on your business. An injured worker is entitled to make a workers compensation claim where the injury occurs during the course of their employment.
OH&S Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice
There are OH&S Acts, regulations and codes of practice that employers need to abide by.
Your OH&S obligations
Under OH&S legislation you have legal obligations to ensure the health and safety of everyone in your workplace.
Getting started with OH&S
It's better to deal with safety issues before they become a problem - a planned approach to safety is essential for your business.
Workers compensation in your state or territory
Useful guides, information or resources in your state or territory on workers compensation.
Getting started with OH&S in your state or territory
Useful guides, information or resources in your state or territory on getting started with OH&S.
Employer obligations in your state or territory
Useful guides, information or resources in your state or territory on Employer OH&S obligations.
Acts and Codes of Practice in your state or territory
Useful guides, information or resources in your state or territory on Acts and Codes of Practice.
Accidents and injuries in your state or territory
Useful guides, information or resources in your state or territory on reporting accidents and injuries.
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