simple solution is to have an OHS audit done – yes but if I recall, a response to one of the recent smh articles basically said that OHS 'professionals' cover their own backsides by listing everything that could ever possibly cause a problem in the future – so they can't be sued. Leaving the owners with prospective million dollar bills to replace everything.
So if that's the competent person's advice – fix everything – you see how they've still shifted the blame onto the poor committee member who has to try to persuade owners at AGMs to spend money they don't want to – and of course you know how people hate special levies.
So OK – sure I can suggest (as only 1 of a number committee members) that we get an OHAS report done – someone suggested $1000 – and we'll see how that pans out – but if they come back with that nonsense about security screens for every balcony I may well spit the dummy.
I also would certainly appreciate that clarification on unpaid amateur volunteer committee members – and if they are presumed to be workers who can be punished, then how this fits with the stated intentions of several laws that volunteers acting in good faith should not be punished, as this would discourage anyone from volunteering for the good of the community.
Thanks for your thoughts – all the best. 