Business studies (acts and regulations)

Question 1

Work Health and Safety Act 2011(work health and safety)

Answer 1

an Australian legislation that provides a legal framework for protecting the health, safety and welfare of workers and other in the workspace, where this outlines the duties of employers, workers and other parties to identify and manage risks

Question 2

Occupational health and safety Act 2004

Answer 2

this act is the principal legislation covering health and safety

where this act

secures the health safety and welfare of employees and other person at work

eliminates risks to health, safety or welfare of employees and other person at work

ensures that health and safety of other members of the public are not placed at risks by the conduct of undertakings by employers and self employed person

Question 3

WorkSafe insurance

Answer 3

a government agency that covers the work health and safety act, that aims to reduce workplace injuries and support injured workers

Question 4

Competition and Consumer act 2010

Answer 4

a federal law that specifies what business behavior is acceptable in relation to a wide range of issues, from product safety and pricing to the way in which a business competes in the marketplace

Question 5

Australian consumer law and fair trading act 2012

Answer 5

regulates business practices, protects consumers from unfair treatment and ensures businesses comply with standards for transparency, safety and fairness

Question 6

Consumer guarentees

Answer 6

what consumer will be guarenteed to have when enjoying a specific good or service

Question 7

consumer guarantees

Answer 7

clear, legal title, corresponding to description, acceptable quality, repairs and maintenance, skilled and timely service