With the continuous evolution of WHS laws at both the Federal and State levels, staying compliant and ensuring workplace safety has become increasingly challenging for employers and business owners.
Our team is dedicated to monitoring these regulatory changes to understand how they intersect with other areas of legislation and how employers and businesses can demonstrate compliance.
A key challenge for businesses lies in ensuring compliance with constantly evolving WHS laws, regulations and standards, which can be complex and time-consuming to navigate alone.
Madgwicks offers an independent legal audit of your existing WHS systems, assessing compliance against WHS laws and other applicable requirements, including Australian Standards and Codes of Practice.
The methodology adopted uses the elements of ISO 45001:2018 and involves:
Keeping pace with ever-changing WHS laws and regulations poses a significant challenge for organisations, especially those operating in multiple jurisdictions or industries with unique compliance requirements.
Madgwicks offers tailored legal advice to ensure clients stay abreast of regulatory changes, maintaining compliance to avoid potential penalties or legal disputes.
We are also well-placed to act as a liaison between clients and regulatory authorities, addressing enquiries, responding to compliance notices and facilitating inspections or audits to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
Organisations often face challenges in adhering to legal requirements and maintaining employee trust whilst conducting unbiased investigations in response to an allegation of misconduct or breach of WHS laws. We ensure a fair and transparent investigation, helping to mitigate risks and foster a safe and respectful work environment.
Responding to and effectively managing serious workplace incidents such as accidents or fatalities requires swift action, clear communication, and precise compliance with legal reporting obligations.
Our team are available 24/7 to respond to a workplace incident, providing strategic guidance and support in the immediate aftermath and throughout the longer-term response.
We are highly experienced at guiding clients through high-pressure situations, ensuring all regulatory requirements are considered whilst taking steps to mitigate reputational damage and minimise legal exposure.
We also provide representation and advocacy in WHS-related legal proceedings, including prosecutions, coronial inquests, and disputes with regulatory authorities.
Effectively managing ill and injured employees can present a complex set of challenges for businesses, from navigating the claims process, managing insurer interactions, the practical return-to-work implications and ensuring fair outcomes for injured workers and employers alike.
Madgwicks offers expert legal representation and advocacy for organisations dealing with WorkCover claims, facilitating timely resolutions and minimising legal and financial liability.
Promoting a culture of health and safety compliance is a critical aspect of an organisation’s WHS management system, designed to enhance skills and knowledge, reduce workplace incidents, and demonstrate a commitment to excellence and compliance.
Madgwicks offers customised training, from employee level all the way to Executive and Board level. Our programs are tailored to each clients’ specific needs, covering topics such as WHS regulations, risk management and dispute resolution.
