WARNING: Is your use of an ‘off-the-shelf’ safety system compliant?

The short answer is your use of an ‘off-the-shelf’ safety system will not be compliant with the model Work Health and Safety Act unless you have consulted with workers about the ‘off-the shelf’ system.

The model Work Health and Safety Act (WHS Act)1 imposes a new obligation on persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) to consult with workers about WHS matters. This raises a serious question as to whether widespread use of ‘off-the-shelf’ safety systems is compliant with the WHS Act.

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