Workcover Claims Against Uninsured Employers
What are an Employer’s Responsibilities in Queensland with respect to health and safety? Generally, in Queensland, employers and business owners have a legal responsibility known as the primary duty of care in the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. To meet your duty of care, you must: provide a safe work environment; ensure safe use, handling and storage of machinery, structures and substances; make sure your facilities are well-maintained and at an acceptable standard; give your workers any information, training, instruction or supervision needed for safety; keep an eye on the health of workers and conditions at your place of work; ...
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