Public Comment

WorkSafe Positions

Public comment on these WorkSafe Positions ended on October 30.

How WorkSafe applies the law in relation to discrimination on health and safety grounds

This WorkSafe Position sets out WorkSafe’s view on the application of section 76 of the OHS Act which prohibits discrimination by an employer against an employee or prospective employee on grounds that relate to health and safety.

How WorkSafe applies the law in relation to the requirement to answer questions

This WorkSafe position sets out WorkSafe’s view on the application of section 100(1)(c) of the OHS Act which requires a person at a place to answer questions put to them by a WorkSafe inspector.

These documents are to be made by December 31, 2009.

WorkSafe Positions provide certainty to people who have duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004. These documents state the way in which, in WorkSafe’s opinion, the OHS Act or the regulations made under the OHS Act apply.