In the last week of National #SafeWorkMonth, we look at working together to ensure a safe and healthy workplace. This coming week will focus on the future of WHS, including changing patterns and ways of working as well as the emergence of new forms of work. Against a backdrop of shifting economic, social and environmental trends, the right to a safe and healthy workplace remains constant. This means that WHS needs to adapt to ensure that workers aren’t put at risk when these changes impact the workplace. Making WHS core to how we do business in Australia is key to ensuring safe and healthy workplaces in the face of change. This National #SafeWorkMonth, make WHS conversations the norm in your workplace. For more information about National #SafeWorkMonth, and to download resources, go to- https://lnkd.in/enwuC6N
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Today is R U OK? Day, a reminder that a simple conversation can make a world of a difference. Whether it is a colleague, friend or a family member, take a moment to ask, “Are you okay?” #RUOKDay
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We have published a new case study about managing psychosocial hazards in the retail industry. 🛍️ Horizon Retailers employs 300 workers across multiple stores. Staff are reporting issues with stress, anxiety, fatigue and burnout. Retention is down, and sick days have gone up. ❓What should Horizon Retailers do to manage the risks? The series is intended to support the model Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work: https://lnkd.in/ghZuibDZ 🔦Read the case study on our website: https://lnkd.in/gc8jVGzY
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#WorkerWednesday WHS laws apply to home-based workplaces just as they do to traditional workplaces like offices. 🧰 Your employer must ensure, as much as they reasonably can, your health and safety while you are at work – wherever that is. 🏡 Common hazards include poor workstation set-up, poor working environment, psychosocial hazards and fatigue. 🖥️ See our guidance on working from home for more information- https://lnkd.in/gvcCQU6S
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In our August Quarterly News Update, we caught up with Christina Hey-Nguyen, head of the Respect at Work Taskforce at SafeWork NSW to learn more about how NSW is preventing harmful gender-based workplace behaviours, including sexual harassment. Read the full interview with Christina on our website- https://lnkd.in/dwY4CcHP For more information and resources, visit the SafeWork NSW Respect at Work website- https://lnkd.in/g9jbgWyt
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We have released new guidance on managing the risks of rooftop solar installation work. ☀️ The guide provides information on the duties and obligations of employers in the industry, and practical guidance on common hazards, risks and controls. Visit our website to read our guide today – https://lnkd.in/guvKTbqg
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Get the kids involved in National #SafeWorkMonth! 😊 We have a range of activity sheets for young WHS enthusiasts. 📸 We’d love to see your activity sheets! Share them with us on social media by tagging #SafetyIsOurBusiness and we’ll share our favourites throughout October! 🎨 Download the activity sheets on our website- https://lnkd.in/gBWYhvaC
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Workplace violence and aggression includes any incident where a person is abused, threatened or assaulted at the workplace or while they are working. Our new data report on workplace and work-related violence and aggression in Australia looks at the data to understand the prevalence, causes and impacts of violence in Australian workplaces. Swipe to discover to discover the key insights and check out the full data report on the Our Data. Your Stories website - https://lnkd.in/gEPpMH4S
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#WorkerWednesday As it’s Electrical Safety Week, we thought that we’d share some WHS data for those that work with electricity⚡ In the period 2012-2022, 72 Australian workers were fatally injured at work due to contact with electricity. The frequency of serious claims for electricians that experienced electrocution and shock from electric currents is approximately 6 times greater than the average across all other occupations. However, it’s not just electricians who are at risk from electricity. Almost all Australian workplaces include electrical hazards, and electrocution is a risk across all Australian industry sectors. If you work with any kind of electrical appliance or around electrical installations, your PCBU has a duty to manage the risks associated with electricity. Our Know your duties tool provides information on managing the risks of electrical hazards - https://lnkd.in/gvsempFG
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Read our article in our August Quarterly News Update to learn more about the world-leading engineered stone ban, the new regulations for working with crystalline silica substances that are now in effect and find out about our supporting resources to help employers manage the risks at their workplace- https://lnkd.in/dwY4CcHP Receive our next Quarterly News Update direct to your inbox! Join our mailing list and choose ‘Safe Work Australia news’ from the list of topics-https://lnkd.in/geArTikz
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Safe Work Australia has published amendments to the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations which will strengthen protections for workers at risk of exposure to silica dust across all industries, including building and construction. 📚 We have published resources to assist PCBUs understand and comply with their obligations under the amended regulations. All resources are available on our website: https://lnkd.in/gjSAMDK3
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10moMark Morris Katrina Bond note ways of working reference.