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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.
14 November 2022 |
Statistical reports
The Work-related traumatic injury fatalities, Australia 2021 report provides national statistics on all workers and bystanders fatally injured at work. This report does not include fatalities that occurred while the worker was commuting to or from work (…
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15 November 2021 |
Statistical reports
Work-related traumatic injury fatalities Australia 2020 report provides national statistics on all workers and bystanders fatally injured at work. This report does not include fatalities that occurred while the worker was commuting to or from work (…
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15 November 2021 |
Statistical reports
Safe Work Australia’s statistical reports released in 2021 mark the first time the data reference year includes periods when Australia was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The wide reach of the pandemic and the different public health and economic…
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20 March 2020 |
Model Codes of Practice
This model Code of Practice provides guidance on how to meet the standards of work health and safety (WHS) required under the WHS Act and Regulations in relation to construction work.
In this model Code, the word:
'should' indicates a recommended…
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19 March 2020 |
Guide
This guide is to help major hazard facility (MHF) operators provide information to the local community and authorities about their MHF. It should include what the community should do if a major incident occurs at the facility.
This guide helps …
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19 March 2020 |
Corporate publications
The Safe Work Australia Enterprise Agreement 2019-2022 sets out the conditions of service for Safe Work Australia employees. The EA nominally expired on 21 March 2022, however, will continue to apply to non-SES employment until it is replaced by a new…
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19 March 2020 |
Resources
Use this guide to manage the risks of working near overhead and underground electric lines.
There is also specific information on:
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30 May 2019 |
Statistical reports
Part 3: Premiums, entitlements and scheme performance - compares the premium rates, entitlements and scheme performance of jurisdictions across Australia and New Zealand.
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21 December 2018 |
Statistical reports
Infographic summary of key findings Part 1: Work health and safety performance.
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21 December 2018 |
Statistical reports
Part 1: Work health and safety performance - Including comparing serious claim rates and work-related fatalities across states and territories.
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23 November 2016 |
Reports
Why has this research been done?
Sickness absence and presenteeism have a direct impact on organisation productivity
Previous research has indicated that Psychosocial safety climate (PSC) and the psychological health outcomes of depression,…
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05 October 2016 |
Video and audio
Young people starting out in the workforce face a range of issues that can affect their decision-making, coping mechanisms and overall mental wellbeing. They are often unaware of their rights and responsibilities at work and need extra support and…
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