Work, Health & Safety Law

HBS brings a unique and extensive skill set to assist employers in addressing the work, health and safety challenges, which are unique to their business

Our employment team are trained to apply a multidisciplinary approach combining their knowledge of WHS, employment law and insurance in order to provide specialised and tailored outcomes for our clients.

We are also able to draw on our experience in WHS in a wide range of industries to provide our clients with the most effective legal solutions. HBS have provided WHS advice and representation to businesses and individuals from virtually every industry within Australia, cementing our reputation as one of Australia’s premier WHS law firms. HBS has been and is involved in the defence of WHS prosecutions in every jurisdiction in Australia.

We take a proactive approach to WHS by assisting clients with their work safety systems and procedures. In the event that an incident does occur we provide a round the clock response service to ensure our clients receive the best possible legal protection and assistance.

Our clients also rely on our expertise to develop and conduct training sessions with staff and volunteers throughout a range of businesses. We can assist employers by:

• Providing advice with respect to risk and compliance

• Assessing and advising on director’s duties and liability

• Assisting with incident response including devising critical response strategies

• Drafting and advising on WHS policies and procedures

• Defending businesses and individuals in WHS prosecutions

• Assisting throughout investigation processes.