Incident notification - Reporting an incident
Reporting an incident Incident notification requirements under the model WHS Act have changed. The changes will only apply once they are adopted under local WHS laws. Employers must check with their local WHS regulator before making changes to …
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Silica - Silica resources
Silica resources Model Code of Practice: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of respirable crystalline silica in the workplace The model Code of Practice: Managing risks of respirable crystalline silica in the workplace provides practical guidance on …
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Poor support Poor support means not getting enough support from supervisors or other workers, or not having the resources needed to do the job well. It is more than having to wait for someone to get out of a meeting to answer a non-urgent question. Poor …
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Inadequate reward and recognition Inadequate reward and recognition means there is an imbalance between the effort workers put in and the recognition or reward they get. Reward and recognition can be formal or informal. It is more than not winning an …
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Harmful behaviours Harmful behaviours can harm the person they are directed at and anyone who witnesses the behaviour. They include: violence and aggression bullying harassment, including sexual and gender-based harassment , racism , ablism, agism, and …
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Poor organisational justice Poor organisational justice means a lack of: procedural justice (e.g. fair decision making processes) informational fairness (e.g. keeping everyone up to date and in the loop), or interpersonal fairness (e.g. treating people …
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Lack of role clarity Lack of role clarity means workers aren’t clear on their job, responsibilities or what is expected. This may happen when they aren’t given the right information or things keep changing. It is more than sometimes being given a complex …
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Low job control Low job control means workers have little control or say over the work. This includes over how or when the job is done. Low job control is more than being given work to do. It becomes a hazard when it is severe (e.g. very low job control), …
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Poor physical environment A poor physical environment means workers are exposed to unpleasant, poor quality or hazardous working environments or conditions. It is more than the office being a little chilly first thing on a cold morning. A poor physical …
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Job demands High job demands High job demands means high levels of physical, mental or emotional effort are needed to do the job. It means more than sometimes ‘being a little busy’. High job demands become a hazard when severe (e.g. very high), prolonged …