Our Agency We are jointly funded by the Commonwealth, state and territory governments through an Intergovernmental Agreement. We are an inclusive, tripartite body—we work collaboratively with governments, employers and workers—to drive national policy …
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National Safe Work Month 2025 - crossword answers Across 6. Someone who represents workers on WHS matters (abbr.) (3) – HSR 8. Anything that can cause harm (6) – hazard 10. "Model Code of ____", provides practical WHS guidance (8) – Practice 11. A …
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Case studies
Principles that apply to work health and safety duties The model WHS Act sets out principles that apply to all work health and safety duties under the model WHS Act (sections 13-17). This includes a PCBU’s primary duty to ensure the health and safety of …
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Duties of a PCBU A person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) has a primary duty to ensure the health and safety of workers while they are at work in the business or undertaking and others who may be affected by the carrying out of work, such as …
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Reports
Comparing workers’ compensation in Australia and New Zealand Comparing Australian and New Zealand workers’ compensation We release a biennial report comparing Australia and New Zealand’s workers’ compensation arrangements: Comparison of Workers’ …
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Safe Work Australia Research and Evaluation Strategy The research strategy: describes the research ‘ecosystem’ relating to improved work health and safety and workers compensation arrangements sets out its purpose, vision and goals outlines priority …
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Comparing Australian and New Zealand workers’ compensation – Past reports Past Comparison of Workers’ Compensation Arrangements in Australia and New Zealand reports Comparison of Workers’ Compensation Arrangements in Australia and New Zealand 2021 …
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Managing health and safety BeUpstanding Consultation Emergency plans and procedures Exposure standards - airborne contaminants Exposure Limits – airborne contaminants First aid Good work design Health monitoring Identify, assess and control hazards …
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Lost time injury frequency rates The Lost time Injury Frequency Rate calculator has been replaced by the Work health and safety reporting page. Updated injury frequency rates are available through the Workers' Compensation Injury Frequency Rates …
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Statistical reports
Industry benchmarking Work health and safety data reporting can now be seen on the Data website. … Work health and safety data reporting can now be seen on the Data …