Common use of WHS Compliance Clause in Contracts

WHS Compliance. The Employer will comply with all relevant work health and safety legislation, workers’ compensation legislation, regulations, codes of practice and Australian Industry Standards. Inductions‌ 15.1 Prior to first attending any site, the Employer will ensure all Employees will have successfully attended a recognised construction induction training course (CPCCWHS1001: Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry) and hold a properly issued card evidencing the same. 15.2 In addition, all new Employees of the Employer will be properly informed of: (a) the rights and obligations of this Agreement including its dispute settlement procedures; (b) the appropriate issue of work clothing and safety equipment as per this Agreement; and (c) Employer safety rules and procedures including relevant legislation. 15.3 Furthermore, all new entrants to a particular Project will receive an induction to the particulars and peculiarities of that site. In order to achieve this, it is recommended that all persons performing or supervising work who are new to the site shall be given an explanation of the following by the Employer: (a) site safety rules and procedures including relevant legislation; (b) site-specific matters such as security procedures, emergency procedures, first aid locations etc.; and (c) Employees must complete site specific inductions on-site, during ordinary hours of work. Where the Employer schedules any induction outside the Employee’s ordinary hours of work, the Employee will be paid their ordinary hourly rate plus applicable penalties. 15.4 The induction presentation and material will have regard to the language skills of the Employee. 15.5 Where Employees are required to undertake safety related activities outside of their ordinary hours of work (such as JHAs, SWMSs etc.), the Employee will be paid their ordinary hourly rate plus applicable penalties.