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Many employers and employees ask me what competency in training or a skill means. A short explanation is Competence is having the knowledge, skills & ability to carry out the activity. Maintaining competence requires using the knowledge & skills (i.e. experience) and may require periodic refresher training. Evidence showing that competence is being maintained may includecontinue reading

Many employers are non compliant with the current legislation governing First Aid Kit requirements on their worksites. To assist you to become and stay compliant with your First Aid Kit requirements Margaret provides you with the current requirements so that you can check your kit and stocks. Below is an extract from the current Code ofcontinue reading

Many employers are non compliant with the current legislation governing First Aid requirements on their worksites. Below is an extract from the current WHS Regulation 2011 to assist you to comply with your obligations related to First Aid. Division 3 First aid 42 Duty to provide first aid (1) A person conducting a business or undertakingcontinue reading

WorkCover NSW advises that if you comply with the current OHS laws in NSW then you are well on your way to meeting your requirements of the new laws. The new laws will be different in some ways, but Margaret Lewis and WorkCover NSW are here to help you get ready. Questions to ask yourself NOW!continue reading

Some information below is directly extracted from WorkCover NSW website Occupational Health and Safety in NSW is currently legislated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 and the Occupational Health and Safety Legislation 2001. Variations to both the Act and Regulation have been made since this time but there are changes planned for the introductioncontinue reading

Some information below is directly extracted from WorkCover NSW website. An INTERIM BILL has been introduced to the NSW Parliament which will amend the current NSW Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 ( when passed ) will mirror the NATIONAL model laws in the lead up to the 1st January 2012 implementation of the National Workcontinue reading

Occupational Health and Safety in NSW is currently legislated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 and the Occupational Health and Safety Legislation 2001. Variations to both the Act and Regulation have been made since this time but there are changes planned for the introduction in January, 2012, of proposed changes that will affect NSWcontinue reading