04 April 2022 |
2022 World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day 04 Apr 2022 Thursday, 28 April 2022 is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers' Memorial Day. The day provides an opportunity to reflect on how to prevent occupational …
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25 March 2022 |
WHS duties for COVID-19 25 Mar 2022 Safe Work Australia reminds employers, workers and small businesses that WHS duties still apply despite COVID-19 public health orders and directions easing across some states and territories. Employers have a duty to …
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07 March 2022 |
Have your say about National Safe Work Month 2022 07 Mar 2022 National Safe Work Month runs in October each year and we ask workers and employers across Australia to commit to safe and healthy workplaces for all Australians. We’d like to hear from you …
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21 February 2022 |
Results from the 2021 National Return to Work Survey 21 Feb 2022 Safe Work Australia has published findings from the 2021 National Return to Work Survey, including key metrics, insights and time series data. The survey informs policy makers and interested …
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20 February 2022 |
New guidance on rapid antigen testing of workers 20 Feb 2022 Safe Work Australia has published guidance for employers on COVID-19 rapid antigen testing. The information will help employers determine whether a rapid antigen testing program (RAT program) …
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31 January 2022 |
Workplace sexual harassment statistics and What to do if you are sexually harassed at work– new infographics 31 Jan 2022 One in three people (33%) have experienced sexual harassment at work in the last five years. Positive duties under WHS laws require …
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21 January 2022 |
Curtin University research project: how to eliminate or minimise work-related psychosocial hazards for aged care workers 21 Jan 2022 Safe Work Australia has awarded the Centre for Transformative Work Design at Curtin University a grant valued at $373,762. …
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10 January 2022 |
New solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) fact sheet 10 Jan 2022 Safe Work Australia has developed a fact sheet on the risks of solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure at work. Raising awareness of the dangers of UVR for anyone who works outside is …
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17 December 2021 |
Review of the 2015 Deemed Diseases Report 17 Dec 2021 Safe Work Australia has published the Review of the 2015 Deemed Diseases in Australia Report and revised List of Deemed Diseases in Australia and Supporting Guidance Material . The review was …
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06 December 2021 |
National Return to Work 2021 Survey initial findings 06 Dec 2021 Safe Work Australia has published the 2021 National Return to Work Survey Headline Measures Report. The report provides an overview of key return to work measures captured in the 2021 …