Work health, safety & compensation

DSC00317Canteens are required to follow all policies and regulations regarding work health and safety. Below are some links containing all the information you need to know.

  1. What is Work Health and Safety?
  2. Occupational Health & Safety Workplace Checklist
  3. Work Health & Safety Policy Template 2012
  4. How to Manage Work Health & Safety – Risks Code of Practice

For further information log onto Work Cover NSW

Workers compensation

All NSW employers must have a workers compensation policy if they pay more than $7500 in wages per annum.

 Council inspections

Local council will regularly contact you about inspecting your canteen – or they will do an unannounced pop-in to inspect. There is often a cost associated with these inspections, however some councils will waive the fee if you are a not-for-profit. Here is a letter template you can use to write to council to try to reduce or waive the fee.