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This case study provides an overview of how PCBUs can effectively communicate when consulting with workers on work health and safety, especially workers from migrant and multicultural backgrounds, in a residential aged care setting.

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Australian workplaces are diverse. Many workers come from migrant and multicultural backgrounds and may have different communication needs and preferences.

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Employers have a duty to provide a healthy and safe workplace for all workers.

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Everyone in Australia has the right to be healthy and safe at work. 

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Fatigue is more than feeling tired and drowsy. It is short- or long-term exhaustion which results in reduced capacity to do things. This infographic outlines the WHS impacts of fatigue and how you can manage the risks.  

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Safe Work Australia has published a model Code of Practice: Sexual and gender-based harassment.

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This infographic outlines practical steps to manage the risks of silica dust at work.

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Sam Hamilton, Director Occupational Diseases and Hygiene Policy presenting to the Australasian University Safety Association.

Occupational lung diseases are work-related lung conditions of the respiratory system. 

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Sam Hamilton, Director Occupational Diseases and Hygiene Policy presenting to the Australasian University Safety Association.

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Sam Hamilton, Director Occupational Diseases and Hygiene Policy presenting to the Australasian University Safety Association.

 

 

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An information sheet about coal workers’ pneumoconiosis and mine dust diseases including the symptoms, causes and risk factors as well as information for persons conducting a business on undertaking on how to manage these risks at work.

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An information sheet about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease including the symptoms, causes and risk factors as well as information for persons conducting a business on undertaking on how to manage these risks at work.

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An information sheet about Q fever including the symptoms, causes and risk factors as well as information for persons conducting a business on undertaking on how to manage these risks at work.

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An information sheet about asbestosis and mesothelioma including the symptoms, causes and risk factors as well as information for persons conducting a business on undertaking on how to manage these risks at work.

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An information sheet about silicosis including the symptoms, causes and risk factors as well as information for persons conducting a business on undertaking on how to manage these risks at work.

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Watch this video to see what employers in the construction industry must do to manage these risks at work and protect their workers from occupational lung diseases.

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An information sheet on how to use safety data sheets to identify, understand and manage the risks of hazardous chemicals in your workplace, which includes hazards that may put your workers at risk of developing an occupational lung disease. Available in .docx and .PDF formats.
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An information sheet for Health and Safety Representatives on how to consult with workers and identify hazards to protect workers’ health and safety and prevent occupational lung diseases. Available in .docx and .PDF formats. 

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This fact sheet provides a brief overview of what you and your employer can do in your work environment, as well as what you can do yourself, to protect you and your mates’ lung health at work.
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Information in Pashto about occupational lung diseases when working with engineered stone.
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Information in Dari about occupational lung diseases when working with engineered stone.
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Promote the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. campaign on your website with our campaign web banner.
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Promote the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. campaign on your social media profile with our campaign tile images.
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A collection of social media tiles for the manufacturing industry featuring the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. campaign images.
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A collection of social media tiles for the engineered stone industry featuring the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. campaign images.
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A collection of social media tiles for the construction industry featuring the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. campaign images.
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A collection of social media tiles for the construction industry featuring the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. campaign images.
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Promote the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. campaign and how to identify hazards, manage risks and monitor your control measures by using these social media banners for your social media channels. This pack contains banners for Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn in .PNG format.
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Promote the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. campaign by using these social media banners for your social media channels.
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A printable poster with the Clean Air. Clear Lungs logo in .PDF format.
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A printable poster with an image of a manufacturing worker in .PDF format.
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A printable poster with an image of an engineered stone worker in .PDF format.
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A printable poster with an image of a construction worker in .PDF format.
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A printable poster with an image of an agricultural worker in .PDF format
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An infographic which details the main types of occupational lung diseases to provide a quick overview of these conditions.
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An infographic which outlines some key statistics including the prevalence of, exposure to, main types of and compensation claims for occupational lung diseases.
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A pre-written article with editable fields which can be used to promote the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. campaign. Includes information about the campaign purpose to increase awareness of occupational lung diseases.
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A pre-written media release with editable fields which can be used to promote the Clean Air. Clear Lungs campaign to your stakeholders and networks. Includes examples of quotes and information about the aim of the campaign and available campaign materials.
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An editable fact sheet using the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. branding which you can use to promote the campaign messages and tailor the information to your stakeholders and networks.  
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A pre-written email template for agricultural workers using the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. branding which you can use to promote the campaign to your stakeholders and networks.
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A pre-written email template for manufacturing workers using the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. branding which you can use to promote the campaign to your stakeholders and networks.
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A pre-written email template for engineered stone workers using the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. branding which you can use to promote the campaign to your stakeholders and networks.
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A pre-written email template for construction workers using the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. branding which you can use to promote the campaign to your stakeholders and networks.
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A pre-written email template for agricultural workers using the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. branding which you can use to promote the campaign to your stakeholders and networks.
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An email banner which features the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. branding and the three phases of the campaign – identify hazards, manage risks and monitor your control measures.

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An email banner which features the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. logo.
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A strapline to be displayed at the end of an email featuring the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. branding and the three phases of the campaign – identify hazards, manage risks and monitor your control measures.
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An email banner using the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. branding for engineered stone workers. Available in .PNG format
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