Work health & Safety – Hospitality Industry Presented by: Katie Stephenson Date: 07 June 2016
Changes to the NT Workers Compensation Act • Legislative name change • Definition of worker https://www.ato.gov.au/Calculators-and-tools/Employee-or-contractor/ • Five year cap on benefits for less serious injuries • Stroke & heart attack claims • Capping the calculation for NWE • Exclusion of journey claims • Improving the return to work outcomes • Fraudulent claims?
Incident Notification – WHS Act requirement • Immediate notification of a ‘notifiable incident’ • What is a ‘notifiable incident’? • Notification of a ‘dangerous incident’ • What is a ‘dangerous incident’? • Who is responsible for notifying?
Seven steps to make your business safe 1. Setting up a safe workplace 2. Consult with your workers 3. Manage the hazards (S A F E) 4. Inform, train & supervise 5. Maintain a safe workplace 6. Keep records 7. Monitor, review & improve www. worksafe . nt .gov.au
You could still get prosecuted! Hospitality Industry example • An apprentice chef in a hotel restaurant was busy preparing for the dinner service. He suffered a severe injury when he sliced his hand. • A full WHS investigation began which led to the company being prosecuted for failing to provide adequate training and supervision. • The company was fined $25,000 and incurred $20,000 in defence costs. • Lucky for this client – At his Broker’s insistence, he had a Management Liability policy which covered all costs
AJG Capabilities What can Arthur J Gallagher do for you? • WHS Gap Analysis / Audit • Safety Leadership • Management Systems • Compliance Programs • Policy & Premium Management • Claims Management • Injury Management
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