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Statistical reportsNational return to work survey 2018 - Questionnaire This questionnaire was used to collect data for the 2018 National Return to Work Survey. The 2018 survey questionnaire underwent significant revision through collaboration between Safe Work Australia, …
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ReportsManual handling risks associated with the care, treatment and transportation of bariatric (severely obese) patients in Australia This report provides information on the risks associated with caring for obese and bariatric patients, including: …
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ReportsDoes the evidence and theory support the good work design principles? This educational resource provides guidance about work health and safety and safe work design. It covers the evidence and theory behind the principles of good work design. Further …
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Corporate publicationsAustralian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022 It promotes a collaborative approach between the Commonwealth, state and territory governments, industry and unions and other organisations to achieve the vision of healthy, safe and productive working …
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ResourcesTree and vegetation management near overhead electric lines - Information sheet This information sheet provides information about managing the risks of trees and vegetation near overhead electric lines. This document is part of a series which includes …
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ResourcesScaffolding work near overhead electric lines - Information sheet This information sheet provides information about managing risks with scaffolding near overhead electric lines. It is supported by the specific guidance on: common types of scaffolds and …
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ResourcesSafe work on roofs - Information sheet This information sheet provides information on managing the risks associated with working on roofs including: working at height roof access fragile roofs electricity manual tasks falling objects exposure to …
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ResourcesForklifts - Information sheet This information sheet provides information about managing the risks of operating powered forklifts in the workplace. Supporting Information model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace Off Licenses …
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ResourcesHigh risk work licensing for dogging - Information sheet This information sheet provides information on high risk work licensing requirements when carrying out dogging work. Supporting information model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in …
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ResourcesConstruction work - Work of minor nature - information sheet This information sheet provides advice on what is ‘work of a minor nature’ when testing, maintaining or repairing a building or structure. Supporting Information Model Code of Practice: …