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22 Mar 2019 |  Video

About Safe Work Australia: An animation

This animation tells the story of who we are, what we do and why our work is so important.
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24 Jan 2019 |  Video

Heat and work injury prevention – a shared responsibility

An experienced panel of work health and safety experts explore key issues on heat and work injury, including: the importance of developing and adhering to preventative strategies for working in heat, identifying hazards, implementing risk-management strategies, and the need for training and awareness across all levels of management.
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10 Jan 2019 |  Video

Working in heat: physically demanding work

If the body has to work too hard to keep cool or starts to overheat, a worker begins to suffer from heat-related illness. Workers from BA Murphy Constructions discuss strategies to avoid heat-related illness while doing physical work in hot conditions.
22 Jan 2019 |  Video

Making a difference to Australian workplaces

A quick review of what Safe Work Australia has achieved in the past year to help improve the lives of 12.5 million working Australians.
10 Jan 2019 |  Video

Working in heat: safe design

Heat-stress can affect workers’ productivity and the quality of their work. Helicopter experts Helimods highlights the importance of providing a safe work environment and facilities
10 Jan 2019 |  Video

Working in heat: risk management

Working in heat can be hazardous and can cause harm to workers. the Sunshine Coast Council talk through some of the control measures in place to keep their workers safe in hot conditions.
10 Jan 2019 |  Video

Working in heat: not just an outdoor problem

Working in heat, even in indoor conditions, can be a risk to your health and safety. Directors from home technology company Tekmodo explain some of the steps they take to manage risks of working indoors in heat.
19 Dec 2018 |  Video

Who is an officer? Understanding your responsibilities

If you are involved in managing a small to medium business then you are likely to have a duty as an ‘officer’ under work health and safety laws. This video features workers from a range of industries talking about why they are an officer in their business.
19 Dec 2018 |  Video

Meeting your officer duty

Officers have a work health and safety duty under work health and safety laws. This video features workers from a range of industries talking about how they meet their officer duty.
20 Nov 2018 |  Video

Grey fleets – a significant risk with unique challenges

A diverse and experienced panel talks about grey fleets: what they are, their safety and legal risks and why we should make them safe workplaces.
5 Nov 2018 |  Video

The use and abuse of culture

The terms ‘culture’ and particularly ‘safety culture’ are widely used yet misunderstood. A better understanding can make workplaces safer.
30 Oct 2018 |  Video

Corrections officer takes a safety moment

Hear from a corrections officer taking a moment for work health and safety.
26 Oct 2018 |  Video

Nurse takes a safety moment

Hear from a nurse taking a moment for work health and safety.
24 Oct 2018 |  Video

Truck driver takes a safety moment

Hear from a truck driver taking a moment for work health and safety.
18 Oct 2018 |  Video

Factory worker takes a safety moment

Hear from a factory worker taking a moment for work health and safety.

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