Returning To Work Safely In A Post Pandemic Era

The onset of the pandemic has brought a variety of challenges to local businesses including the effective management of Work Health and Safety measures by employers when operating in the ​‘new’ normal. All employers have a duty to provide safe working conditions for their staff and those that fail to do so could face a range of sizeable fines, sanctions, negative publicity and risk temporary shutdown.

Earlier this week, the first instalment of the South Australian Business Chamber’s new ​‘Back to Work’ webinar series was launched. Presented by our expert Senior Workplace Relations Consultants, the first episode discussed a range of key topics relating to WHS compliance and how employers can keep their staff safe upon returning to work. These topics include: the implementation of a COVID-Safe Plan, WHS obligations when working from home, measures for reducing risk in the workplace and what to do when staff or customers are reluctant to adapt to the necessary safety measures.

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The next episode in this comprehensive ​‘Back to Work’ webinar series discusses how employers can maintain their WHS obligations to ensure their duty of care is not neglected.

This new webinar ​‘There is More to WHS in 2020 Than COVID-19’ is essential for employers, managers and WHS officers as it will assist them in avoiding costly WHS claims while ensuring the safety of their staff upon returning to work.

Key topics covered include:

• Are my staff still job-fit?
• Is plant and equipment safe and ready to go?
• Are there new (or old) hazards that need to be managed?
• WHS Consultation requirements that still apply.
• Ensuring the emergency management systems and processes are still compliant and effective
• Does your WHS management system need a review?

To register for this FREE webinar, click here