In April 2020 the National Cabinet agreed to National COVID-19 Safe Workplace Principles to ensure the safety of all workers during the pandemic. 10 mandatory principles were designed to set WHS expectations for all workplaces to reduce COVID-19 transmission risks. So what’s the verdict?
10 mandatory principles were designed to set health and safety expectations for all workplaces and ensure reduction in risks of COVID-19 being transmitted in the workplace.
All businesses must assess, identify, understand, and quantify risks to implement control – Third Principle.
The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) has joined in on praise and says the move will protect Australia’s workforce and economy.
“SIRA strongly supports the decisions of the National Cabinet on Friday April 24, to develop national worker health and safety guidance on COVID-19” – SIRA spokesperson.
SIRA helps NSW businesses operate safely during COVID-19, supporting recovery for injured workers and road users.
SafeWork NSW also has regulatory powers, as determined under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and WHS Regulation 2017.
Improvement notices, prohibition notices and in certain circumstances, penalty notices for failure to comply can be issued by the regulator.
SIRA has introduced measures to help businesses and workers adapt and prepare for the post?pandemic environment.
SIRA’s JobCover6 and Connect2work programs help businesses support injured workers and meet compensation requirements as they reopen.
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Source: Insurance Business Australia
Title: What’s the verdict on the National COVID-19 Safe Workplace Principles?
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