Occupational Health and Safety applies to all companies and industries across Australia. OHS or OH&S legislation as it is sometimes referred to varies from state to state.

This has compounded the confusion for employers and Occupational Health and Safety Consultants alike. Employers that operate in several states have multiple Workers Compensation legislations that they have to comply with.

Athough it may be uncessarily complicated, the intention of the Workers Compensation legislation is united. It has always been developed with the common aim - to make workplaces safer.

The employer or manager is seen to be the pivotal point in apply safe work principles and non-compliance in this area has sever consequences. Governments have determined that by holding the employer accountable for the implementation of an OHS System, then the people that work for them will also follow the legislation.

It is in this area of compliance that employers have the most difficuilty with. In addition to dealing with the management of their day to day business affairs they are also required to train, monitor and review the safety standards of their employees.

Effective OHS Systems can bridge the gap between the employer and the employee or contractor. To find out more visit Safety Culture for OHS Systems and Work Method Statements.