Ensuring workplace safety for all employees is the responsibility of all company employees, from those on the manufacturing floor, all the way up to top level management and the CEO. To ensure optimal workplace safety, all employees should be trained in some sort of health and safety course, either internal induction or one of the accredited OHS act courses. A solid foundation for any successful workplace safety effort is one that encourages employees to identify unsafe behaviours and opportunities for improvement, while also making well-informed safety decisions during their daily routine work tasks.By understanding the general principles of health and safety and the OHS act, all employees are empowered to assist in implementing and maintaining optimal workplace safety and overall OHS act compliance.The DoL (Department of Labour) is becoming increasingly strict about ensuring OHS act and workplace safety compliance and frequent inspections are a reality. Non-compliance can result in v...
