Occupational Health & Safety

The Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 and the related Occupational Health and Safety Regulations of 2001 impose upon employers and employees significant obligations and significant potential penalties. Taylor & Scott’s experienced team in Occupational Health and Safety law is available to provide employers and employees with advice and guidance in relation to occupational health and safety issues.

Services include:

• Legal representation in Occupational Health and Safety Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation breaches (Taylor & Scott has the rare experience of acting in both roles as Prosecutor or defending occupational health and safety breaches in the construction industry)
• Legal assistance in Workcover compliance issues
• When a Workcover inspector calls your rights and obligations
• Advising as to obligations and penalty provisions under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related Regulations
• Explaining Occupational Health and Safety compliance issues for private organisations, not for profit organisations and governmental organisations.