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Model Code of Practice: Safe design of structures
01 October 2018 |
Model Codes of Practice
Model Code of Practice: Safe design of structures Use this model Code of Practice if you design structures that will be used, or could reasonably be expected to be used, as a workplace. This includes architects, building designers and engineers.  This …
  • Cranes
  • Demolition
  • Good work design
  • Identify, assess and control hazards
  • Licenses
  • Model WHS Laws
  • Safe design
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Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls in housing construction
01 October 2018 |
Model Codes of Practice
Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls in housing construction This model Code of Practice provides guidance on managing the risk of falls in housing construction.  In this model Code, the word:   ‘should’ indicates a recommended course of …
  • Cranes
  • Model WHS Laws
  • Slips, trips and falls
  • Working at heights
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National return to work survey 2018 - Headline measures report
19 September 2018 |
Statistical reports
National return to work survey 2018 - Headline measures report This report provides a summary of two key measures from the 2018 Return to Work survey, the Returned to Work Rate and the Current Return to Work Rate . The Return to Work survey is used to …
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  • Workers' compensation
  • All industries
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Key work health and safety statistics, Australia 2018
23 August 2018 |
Statistical reports
Key work health and safety statistics, Australia 2018 The latest statistics cover the trends, gender and age comparisons and industry breakdowns for work health and safety in Australia. Off Fatality statistics Statistics Workers' compensation Statistics …
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  • Workers' compensation
  • All industries
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Consultation regulation impact statement: Workplace exposure standards
01 August 2018 |
Regulatory impact statement
Consultation regulation impact statement: Workplace exposure standards The consultation regulation impact statement (consultation RIS) is part of the  workplace exposure standards (WES) framework.  The consultation RIS outlines a number of proposed …
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Health monitoring
  • Workplace exposure standards for chemicals
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Insights report: Exploring the experience of family farmers
24 July 2018 |
Reports
Insights report: Exploring the experience of family farmers In 2018, Safe Work Australia engaged ThinkPlace Pty Ltd to undertake exploratory research to gain insights into the behavioural and cultural factors and barriers which impact on the work health …
  • Remote and isolated work
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Public administration and safety: Priority industry snapshots (2018)
28 June 2018 |
Statistical reports
Public administration and safety: Priority industry snapshots (2018) This snapshot provides WHS insights into the industries identified as a priority in the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022 . Off Australian WHS Strategy 2012-2022 …
  • Australian WHS Strategy 2012-2022
  • Disease and injury data by industry
  • Fatalities by industry
  • Statistics
  • Public administration and safety
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Manufacturing: Priority industry snapshots (2018)
28 June 2018 |
Statistical reports
Manufacturing: Priority industry snapshots (2018) This snapshot provides WHS insights into the industries identified as a priority in the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022 . Off Fatalities by industry Statistics Workers' compensation …
  • Fatalities by industry
  • Statistics
  • Workers' compensation
  • Manufacturing
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Agriculture: Priority industry snapshots (2018)
28 June 2018 |
Statistical reports
Agriculture: Priority industry snapshots (2018) This snapshot provides WHS insights into the industries identified as a priority in the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022 . Off Disease and injury data by industry Statistics Statistics …
  • Disease and injury data by industry
  • Statistics
  • Agriculture
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Accommodation and food services: Priority industry snapshots (2018)
28 June 2018 |
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Accommodation and food services: Priority industry snapshots (2018) This snapshot provides WHS insights into the industries identified as a priority in the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022 . Off Disease and injury data by industry …
  • Disease and injury data by industry
  • Statistics
  • Accommodation services
  • Food services
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