Thomson Reuters ebook Work Health & Safety Law & Policy 3E

The book examines the model WHS legislation and discusses court decisions that may influence its interpretation. The authors also frequently reference recommendations contained in the Reports arising out of the National Review into Model Occupational Health and Safety Laws, including some which were not ultimately adopted – such as the recommendation that the model WHS Act require persons conducting a business or undertaking to employ or engage a suitably qualified person to provide advice on WHS matters. There are useful discussions of key concepts such as “worker”, “reasonably practicable” and “officer”.