New WorkSafe Publication
By Susan Robinson
WorkSafe have released a new publication titled "Overview of how inspectors deal with specific issues".
Most employers have limited information when it comes to a WorkSafe Inspector visiting their workplace, this publication provides clarification on the following topics:
- Overview of how inspectors deal with entry to a workplace, premise or site under legislation
- Requirements for inspectors when issuing Entry Reports and/or notices following entry to a workplace, premise or site
- Process inspectors are required to follow when exercising the power to collect samples
- Overview of how inspectors deal with requests to attend a disputed Provisional Improvement Notice
- Overview of how inspectors deal with allegations of PIN non-compliance
- How WorkSafe deal with allegations of discrimination for OH&S reasons
- How WorkSafe deal with allegations of workplace bullying
- Target timeframes for inspectors' responding to service requests or notifiable incidents
- Issue and follow up on notices
- Overview of offences against inspectors
A copy of the publication is available here in addition to the WorkSafe site www.worksafe.vic.gov.au
