Can Safe Work Australia help me with my workers' compensation claim?
No. Safe Work Australia is a policy advisory body for government and does not have a role in the management of individual workers' compensation claims. Please discuss the claim with your employer or contact your employer's insurer or the WorkCover authority responsible for workers' compensation in your state or territory.
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Can Safe Work Australia give me a workers' compensation insurance policy?
No. Safe Work Australia is a policy advisory body for government and does not have a role in the management of workers' compensation insurance. Please contact an approved insurer or the WorkCover authority responsible for workers' compensation in your state or territory.
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I've been injured at work. What should I do?
Immediately notify your employer, then contact your employer's insurer or the WorkCover authority responsible for workers' compensation in your state or territory.
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Troubleshooting PDF documents
I have problems accessing PDF documents on the website.
Some users occasionally experience problems that prevent them from opening a PDF document on the website. Please contact us at info@safeworkaustralia.gov.au and we will forward you a copy of the PDF.
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Student enquiries
I am a student, where can I find work health and safety information?
The publications page is a good starting point to find work health and safety information. Publications include:
- National Standards, Codes of Practice and related guidance material
- Research reports
- Statistical data and reports
- Education and training documents
- Corporate publications
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Statistics and data enquiries
How do I obtain a full list of designated hazardous substances?
A full list of Designated Hazardous Substances can be obtained from the HSIS database by undertaking a ‘blank’ search. This will generate a complete list of hazardous substances for your reference, leave all fields blank and click search.
How do I find information on a specific hazardous substance?
Information on a specific hazardous substance can be obtained from the HSIS database. Click Search Hazardous Substances under HSIS Navigation. Insert relevant information and click Search.
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Where can I find out about work health and safety training courses?
You should contact your state and territory work health and safety authority or the tertiary admissions centre in you state or territory. The details are listed below.
Queensland
Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)
postal address: PO Box 1331, MILTON QLD 4064
telephone: (07) 3858 1222
www.qtac.edu.au
South Australia and Northern Territory
South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC)
postal address: PO Box 2, Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000
telephone: (08) 8224 4000 or 1300 138 440 (local call charge)
facsimile: (08) 8224 4099 - university admissions
facsimile: (08) 8224 4098 - TAFE admissions
www.satac.edu.au
Tasmania
There is no centralised admissions centre. Enquiries should be directed to the university or TAFE that you wish to study at.
Victoria
Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)
street address: 40 Park Street, SOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205
telephone: 1300 364 133
email: enquiry@vtac.edu.au
www.vtac.edu.au
Western Australia
Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC)
street address: 100 Royal Street, EAST PERTH WA 6004
telephone: (08) 9318 8000
facsimile: (08) 9225 7050
www.tisc.edu.au
NSW and ACT
Universities Admissions Centre
postal address: Locked Bag 112, SILVERWATER NSW 2128
telephone: (02) 9752 0200
www.uac.edu.au
Comcare
GPO Box 9905
Canberra ACT 2601
telephone: 1300 366 979
www.comcare.gov.au
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Email subscription enquiries
How do I receive email alerts from Safe Work Australia?
Simply click the subscribe link found on the homepage and enter your details.
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Model work health and safety enquiries
Information on the model work health and safety legislation can be found under the model work health and safety legislation section of this website.
National Safe Work Australia Week
What is National Safe Work Australia Week?
National Safe Work Australia Week is held annually in October to raise awareness of workplace safety. The week aims to encourage all working Australians to get involved in, and concentrate on, safety in their workplace to reduce death, injury and disease.
Safe Work Australia Week is held during the last full working week of October each year. Activities are conducted by all jurisdictions during the week.
For more information view the National Safe Work Australia Week page.
What are the Annual
Safe Work Australia Awards ?
The Annual Safe Work Australia Awards are the national work health and safety awards in Australia. They acknowledge excellence in work health and safety at a government, organisational and individual level.
There are four Annual Safe Work Australia Award categories:
Category 1: Best Workplace Health and Safety Management System
a. Private Sector
b. Public Sector
Category 2: Best Solution to an Identified Workplace Health and Safety Issue
Category 3: Best Workplace Health and Safety practice/s in Small Business
Category 4: Best Individual Contribution to Workplace Health and Safety
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An employee, such as a health and safety representative
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An outstanding contribution by an OHS manager or a person with responsibility for work health and safety as part of their duties
For more information view the Annual Safe Work Australia page.
When is World Day for Safety and Health at Work?
The 28 April is the International Labor Organization's (ILO) World Day for Safety and Health at Work. This day is held every year with the aim to focus attention on promoting and creating a safe and healthy culture at work.
Further information: visit the ILO website http://www.ilo.org/.
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Australian Standards Information
I cannot find the standard I am after on Safe Work Australia website, where would it be?
If you can not find the standard you are looking for on Safe Work Australia website, it may be one that has been developed by Standards Australia. The contact details for Standards Australia are as follows:
Standards Australia Limited
286 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
GPO Box 476, Sydney, NSW, 2001
Telephone: +61 2 8206 6000
Email: mail@standards.org.au
Website: www.standards.org.au
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Food Health and Safety Practices
Does Safe Work Australia provide information in regards to safe food practices?
For information regarding safe food practices, please contact the health department in your state or territory.
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Commercial Products
Could you please supply me with workplace health and safety posters?
Safe Work Australia does not produce general workplace health and safety posters. For general work health and safety material, contact the work health and safety authority in your state or territory.
How does my business gain endorsement from the Safe Work Australia?
Safe Work Australia does not endorse or promote any commercial products.
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Work health and safety policy for your business
Where can I obtain advice on how to develop and implement an work health and safety policy for my business?
Safe Work Australia does not provide advice to individuals or business on how to develop or implement work health and safety policies for the workplace.
In this instance you will need to contact the work health and safety authority in your state or territory.
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