SAFEWORK SA HANDBOOK

Are you aware of your legal responsibilities as an employer?

Are you aware of the rights and responsibilities of your employees?

This handbook provides an easy-to-read version of the current legislation.

For a copy of the Workplace Health and Safety Handbook from SafeWorkSA please click here....

If you want further information visit the SafeWorkSA website by clicking here......

Responsible Officer Training

Did you know that occupational health and safety accountability lies with the Responsible Officer? So, who is the Responsible Officer in your organisation?

The Responsible Officer in your organisation is the most senior officer or member of the governing body of the organisation who resides within the State. That means that the chief executive officer, the director, the owner or - in many circumstances in South Australia - the single business owner is the person responsible for safety across the whole organisation.

If an employee is hurt or seriously injured in your workplace - the buck stops with the Responsible Officer.

Changes to the legislation

Under Section 61 of the OHS&W Act, every body corporate is required to appoint one or more Responsible Officers. The Responsible Officer is required to "take reasonable steps to ensure compliance by the body corporate of its obligations under this Act".

Changes to the legislation in 2005 now makes training for Responsible Officers compulsory.

Business SA can help you comply with the legislated changes

As the leading provider of occupational health and safety training in South Australia, Business SA can provide a range of training solutions - from face-to-face to online training, which assists the busy Responsible Officer to meet their legal and moral obligations quickly and easily.

To see the range of options available to undertake Responsible Officer Training, telephone 08 8300 0048 or visit their website by clicking here...