In 2008 COAG committed to reforming the OHS regulatory framework across Australia. The process is well underway, with the Model Work Health and Safety Act being released for public comment and the Work Health and Safety Regulations due for public comment towards the end of 2010.
Each State and Territory will be required to develop and adopt legislation that supports the National Work Health and Safety framework.

For businesses that operate across boraders this will mean a more eficient and effective OHS compliance strategy can be adopted. We have many years of experience dealing with clients who have struggled to maintain OHS systems to meet all the varied OHS regulatory compliance measures across boarders and anything that will assist this complex web of obligations to become simpler can only be a good thing.

So what does this mean for your business?
If you have an Occupational Health and Safety System that is implemented across your organisation, you are at an advantage to meet the new regulations head on. While some minor changes may be required the structure of a good OHS framework will stand you in good stead to move into the new regulatory framework,
If you currently don’t have any systematic OHS management across the business you will need to develop a specific system for your business. The best place to start in developing an OHS system is by identifying your OHS risks and safety measures for control of these risks. Find an OHS consultant to assist your business moving forward into a new era of national OHS laws.

For simple and practical advice contact us on 1300 we do ohs (1300 933 664) or reply to this post with any questions. We are here to help your business grow.