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Work-related psychological health and safety: A systematic approach to meeting your duties

21 Jan 2019
This guidance material provides a step-by-step process for managing psychological injury, intervening early and for taking preventative action to prevent your workers becoming ill or sustaining a psychological injury.
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The health and safety duty of an officer

20 Dec 2018
This document provides guidance on the interpretation and application of section 27 of the Work Health and Safety Act, including who will be an 'officer' and what it will mean for them.
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Who is an officer?

20 Dec 2018
The role and influence a person has in a business determines if they are an ‘officer’ under WHS laws. This is different for each person and each business.
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What does an officer need to do?

20 Dec 2018
Officers in small businesses have an obligation under WHS laws to demonstrate a proactive approach to WHS matters.
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Worker Representation and Participation Guide

12 Dec 2018
Information on the representation and participation of workers in health and safety matters at the workplace, as well as guidance on resolving health and safety issues.
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Managing risks of storing chemicals in the workplace

28 Nov 2018
This chemical storage guide will help small to medium businesses to safely store chemicals in their workplace.
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Information sheet - Working safely in Australia - Greek

26 Sep 2018
The Working safely in Australia information sheet provides migrant workers and others with information on work health and safety and workers' compensation in Australia.
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Information sheet - Working safely in Australia - Dari

26 Sep 2018
The Working safely in Australia information sheet provides migrant workers and others with information on work health and safety and workers' compensation in Australia.
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Information sheet - Working safely in Australia - Italian

26 Sep 2018
The Working safely in Australia information sheet provides migrant workers and others with information on work health and safety and workers' compensation in Australia.
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Information sheet - Working safely in Australia - Farsi

26 Sep 2018
The Working safely in Australia information sheet provides migrant workers and others with information on work health and safety and workers' compensation in Australia.
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Information sheet - Working safely in Australia - Japanese

26 Sep 2018
The Working safely in Australia information sheet provides migrant workers and others with information on work health and safety and workers' compensation in Australia.
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Information sheet - Working safely in Australia - Arabic

26 Sep 2018
The Working safely in Australia information sheet provides migrant workers and others with information on work health and safety and workers' compensation in Australia.
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Information sheet - Working safely in Australia - Hindi

26 Sep 2018
The Working safely in Australia information sheet provides migrant workers and others with information on work health and safety and workers' compensation in Australia.
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Information sheet - Working safely in Australia - Samoan

26 Sep 2018
The Working safely in Australia information sheet provides migrant workers and others with information on work health and safety and workers’ compensation in Australia.
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Information sheet - Working safely in Australia - Indonesian

26 Sep 2018
The Working safely in Australia information sheet provides migrant workers and others with information on work health and safety and workers' compensation in Australia.
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