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Preventing workplace sexual harassment – guidance for small business
01 January 2021 |
Fact sheets
Preventing workplace sexual harassment – guidance for small business On 20 December 2023, Safe Work Australia published a model Code of Practice: Sexual and gender-based harassment . It provides the most up to date guidance. You may still find this …
  • Identify, assess and control hazards
  • Mental health
  • Model WHS Laws
  • Risk management
  • Workplace sexual harassment
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Preventing workplace violence and aggression guide
01 January 2021 |
Guide
Preventing workplace violence and aggression guide This guide provides information on preventing and responding to workplace violence and aggression, such as providing a safe physical work environment, safe systems of work and what to do if a violent …
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  • Mental health
  • Model WHS Laws
  • Risk management
  • Workplace violence
  • All industries
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People Strategy 2020-2021
10 December 2020 |
Corporate publications
People Strategy 2020-2021 Our People Strategy 2020-2021 sets the strategic direction of the human resources function of our agency and aims to strengthen and leverage the talents of our employees, to enable them to be and do their best. It provides a …
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Managing risks of working in heat fact sheet
08 December 2020 |
Fact sheets
Managing risks of working in heat fact sheet This fact sheet helps persons conducting a business or undertaking understand their duties to:  manage the risks of working in heat   protect worker health and safety.  Working in heat can be hazardous and can …
  • Identify, assess and control hazards
  • Working in heat
  • Working in weather
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Falls data infographic
07 December 2020 |
Infographic
Falls data 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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Infographic - Working in heat
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07 December 2020 |
Fact sheets
Infographic - Working in heat Employers have duties under work health and safety laws to manage the risks of working in heat and protect worker health and safety. For more information see our Guide for managing the risks of working in heat or contact your …
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  • Working in heat
  • Working in weather
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Ladder safety infographic
07 December 2020 |
Infographic
Ladder safety infographic This infographic gives you tips on staying safe when using a ladder in the workplace.  Off Current Infographic Download PNG - 187.89 KB 07 Dec 2020 … This infographic gives you tips on staying safe when using a ladder in the …
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Falls from heights infographic
07 December 2020 |
Infographic
Falls 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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Compressed air and air receiver - information sheet
04 December 2020 |
Resources
Compressed 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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  • Plant design, supply and registration
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Working safely when there is bushfire smoke for workers
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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  • Working in weather
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