How do the WHS laws affect Scouts NSW?
Under the NSW WHS laws, a volunteer organisation that has one or more paid staff members, such as Scouts Australia NSW, has WHS duties to […]
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What if an incident occurs under my watch?
When an incident occurs, the first step is to manage the immediate situation – move people away from further danger and get first aid and […]
What if I am unsure whether a particular activity is work?
Whether an activity is defined as work under the WHS laws depends on the specific circumstances of the activity. It may not always be apparent […]
What if I am leading a volunteer activity that is called work?
The requirements are actually very similar to the expected duty of care for many recreational activities. However where work is involved, it is specifically covered […]
What is work?
Work is not defined in the WHS legislation so we use an every-day meaning of work. Work may be paid or unpaid and essentially can […]
What do you need to do as a volunteer worker?
Follow reasonable instructions, policies, procedures provided Carry out activities within the role you have been given Do not carry out activities which you have not […]
