17 January 2017 |
Regulatory impact statementDecision regulation impact statement for managing risks associated with lead in the workplace: Blood lead removal levels and workplace exposure standard This Decision Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) is the result of Safe Work Australia’s review of the …
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28 November 2016 |
LegislationModel Work Health and Safety Regulations - amendments The amendments to the model WHS Regulations do not automatically apply in a jurisdiction. For the model WHS Regulations, including any amendments, to have effect in a jurisdiction, they must be made in …
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23 November 2016 |
ReportsPsychosocial safety climate and better productivity in Australian workplaces: Costs, productivity, presenteeism, absenteeism Why has this research been done? Sickness absence and presenteeism have a direct impact on organisation productivity Previous …
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23 November 2016 |
ReportsBullying and harassment in Australian workplaces: Results from the Australian Workplace Barometer 2014-15 Why has this research been done? To better understand the prevalence of workplace bullying and harassment in Australian workplaces and to identify …
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01 October 2016 |
GuideGuide to measuring and assessing workplace exposure to hand arm vibration Workers can experience hand-arm vibration at the workplace. Use this guide if you measure and assess vibration at the workplace. This guide is part of a workplace vibration …
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01 October 2016 |
GuideGuide to measuring and assessing whole body vibration Workers can experience whole body vibration (WBV) at the workplace. Use this guide if you measure and assess vibration at the workplace. This guide is part of a workplace …
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01 October 2016 |
GuideGuide to managing risks of exposure to whole body vibration Workers can be exposed to whole body vibration (WBV) at the workplace. Use this guide if you are a worker who is or likely to be exposed to WBV, or if you measure and assess vibration at the …
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01 September 2016 |
GuideGuide to managing risks of exposure to carcinogens in the workplace Use this guide if you manage chemical carcinogens in the workplace. It provides information on how to manage health and safety risks. It may also be useful if you use, handle, store, …
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29 August 2016 |
ReportsPerceived levels of management safety empowerment and justice among Australian employers Why has this research been done? Two important aspects of safety climate are management safety empowerment and management safety justice, which are the perceived …
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24 August 2016 |
Statistical reportsA comparison of work-related injuries among shiftworkers and non-shiftworkers Research has shown that the injury rate for shift workers is higher than the injury rate for non-shift workers. The aim of this report is to determine whether the elevated risk …