What can you expect?

Health and safety at work – there’s no compromise.

Did you know that in Australia, most work-related injuries are caused by body stress, falls, slips, trips, and being hit by moving objects? And that work-related mental health conditions are on the rise, with time off work in these cases being more than four times longer than for physical injuries?

In Australia, everyone has the right to a healthy and safe workplace, so it’s essential that you’re aware of your responsibilities and obligations as an employer. Whether you’re in charge of a small business or work in a large corporation, health and safety is an area that should always be taken seriously.

Join employment law experts Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani, Legal Counsel at Employment Hero and Simon Obee, Principal Lawyer at EI Legal, as they chat through everything you need to know about workplace health and safety.

What will be covered in the session?

• An overview of Australia’s Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws and regulations
• For further insights into recent changes in employment law, check out our Employment Law Update: The Closing Loopholes Bill Explained webinar, which details significant updates relevant to employers.

• Physical and mental health in the workplace
• WHS duties all employers have to comply with
• Conducting risk assessments to identify and address workplace hazards
• Consulting and training employees on safety matters
• Establishing systems for recording and reporting on workplace incidents and hazards
• How to develop a workplace culture where safety is front of mind 

Disclaimer: The information in this webinar is relevant as at 14th March 2024, and has been prepared by Employment Hero Pty Ltd ABN (11 160 047 709) (Employment Hero). The views expressed herein are general information only and are provided in good faith to assist employers and their employees. The Information is based on data supplied by third parties. While such data is believed to be accurate, it has not been independently verified and no warranties are given that it is complete, accurate, up to date or fit for the purpose for which it is required. Employment Hero does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy in such data and is not liable for any loss or damages arising either directly or indirectly as a result of reliance on, use of or inability to use any information provided in this webinar.

More resources:

• For further insights into recent changes in employment law, check out our Employment Law Update: The Closing Loopholes Bill Explained webinar, which details significant updates relevant to employers
• Our Wellness at Work 2024 webinar explores key themes from our comprehensive report on improving workplace mental health and engagement
• To stay on top of your employment law responsibilities, you might also find value in The Closing Loopholes Bill Part 2 webinar for the latest updates
• Our Payroll Risk Management webinar provides additional strategies on identifying and mitigating potential risks in payroll and beyond
• For insights on fostering a thriving workplace culture, including safety training, see our Building high-performance teams webinar