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A fundamental principle of sound Occupational Health,
Safety and Welfare (OHS) management is the practice of workplace
consultation and participation - employers and employees working together to
achieve safe and healthy workplaces. Accordingly, it is crucial that
the education of key people who influence OHS performance in the workplace
is enhanced through access to approved courses of training.
Changes
to the Act
Changes to
Section 61 of the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986
[the Act] provides that every body corporate carrying on business in the
State must appoint one or more responsible officer. Responsible
Officer training is now compulsory under these changes.
Who are
Responsible Officers
A
Responsible Officer is the CEO, Senor Manager, Business Owner, Director who
is the person responsible for health and safety within your organisation.
The Responsible Officer is accountable for the
health and safety
of employees in the workplace
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