07 December 2020 |
InfographicFalls from heights infographic Working at heights is a high risk activity and a leading cause of death and serious injury in Australia. In the past five years (2015-2019), falls from a height accounted for 13% of worker fatalities (122 fatalities). This …
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04 December 2020 |
ResourcesCompressed air and air receiver - information sheet This information sheet provides guidance on managing risks with air compressors and air receivers at your workplace, including: fitting split rim tyres repairing vehicles or machinery with split rim …
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01 December 2020 |
Working safely when there is bushfire smoke for workers This infographic style poster describes three key steps to help you work safely when there is bushfire smoke in your area. PREPARE: Preparing ahead of the bushfire event. MONITOR: Ways to …
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01 December 2020 |
Statistical reportsAustralian workers’ compensation statistics 2018-19 The Australian Workers’ Compensation Statistics (AWCS) report provides detailed statistics about workers’ compensation claims that were lodged in Australia between 2000-01 and 2018-19, including …
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23 November 2020 |
LegislationModel WHS Act cross-comparison table The model WHS laws have been implemented in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, the Commonwealth and Western Australia. While these …
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20 November 2020 |
Statistical tablesWork-related traumatic injury fatality time series Work-related Traumatic Injury Fatality Time Series tables provide aggregated data from the Work-related Traumatic Injury Fatalities data set over the period of 2003–2021. Off Fatality statistics …
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20 November 2020 |
Statistical reportsWork-related traumatic injury fatalities Australia 2019 This 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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20 November 2020 |
Corporate publicationsFOI 20-010 - Schedule of Documents Table of documents released by Safe Work Australia under the Freedom of Information Act. Our re: 20-010 Off Current Corporate publications Download PDF - 88.06 KB 20 Nov 2020 … Table of documents released by Safe Work …
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19 November 2020 |
GuideHow to determine what is reasonably practicable to meet a health and safety duty This document provides guidance on the standard of health and safety that a PCBU must meet under the WHS Act and Regulations. A PCBU must do what is ‘reasonably practicable’ …
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18 November 2020 |
Corporate publicationsNational Agriculture Activity Plan 2014-2019 Agriculture is a high priority industry under the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012–2022 . This sector was identified because of its high number of fatalities and injuries. This plan outlines …