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Know your duties - a tool for working safely
This tool provides information about duties under the model WHS laws, including duties for PCBUs and workers in the agriculture industry, how to meet these duties, and hazards you may face working in agriculture.
Myths: "Risk management is just a tick and flick exercise.""I work in an office and there are no risks in my workplace.:Fact: You have a duty to manage the health and safety of your workers through risk management. All workplaces have risks. In…
Top 5 injuries in small businessesDid you know?Workers in small businesses are not immune to risk of injury or illness.Between 2017-18 and 2021-22p*The top 5 injuries and illnesses recorded for serious claims from small businesses were:
Myths about musculoskeletal injuriesTraining in lifting will prevent musculoskeletal injuries.Only physical hazards can cause musculoskeletal injuries.Fact about musculoskeletal injuriesBoth physical and psychosocial hazards can cause MSIs. Training alone…
Risk management in small businessMake sure you have ways for workers to report hazards in the workplace.A small business, with lower risks, might have:
Health and safety representatives can:Represent workers in relation to WHS matters.Inquire into WHS risks to workers.Investigate WHS complaints from workers.Monitor employer or business compliance with the WHS Act.Talk to your health and safety…
Musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) are a broad term that refers to any injury to, or disease of, the musculoskeletal system.They can include: sprains and strains of muscles, ligaments, and tendons back injuries nerve injuries or compression (e.…
What does genuine consultation with your workers look like?Encourage your workers to:Ask questionsRaise concernsReport problemsShare knowledgeMake suggestionsHelp solve issues
What are the WHS fundamentals?This week gets back to basics by unpacking the fundamentals of WHS that everyone should know.Genuinely consulting your workersProactively managing your WHS risksTraining and supporting your workers to stay safe at work