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This information sheet provides an overview of work health and safety laws, including employer duties and worker rights, information on common hazards, what to do if a worker is injured at work, and where to go for help.

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This information sheet provides an overview of work health and safety laws, including employer duties and worker rights, information on common hazards, what to do if a worker is injured at work, and where to go for help.

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This information sheet provides an overview of work health and safety laws, including employer duties and worker rights, information on common hazards, what to do if a worker is injured at work, and where to go for help.

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This information sheet provides an overview of work health and safety laws, including employer duties and worker rights, information on common hazards, what to do if a worker is injured at work, and where to go for help.

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This information sheet provides an overview of work health and safety laws, including employer duties and worker rights, information on common hazards, what to do if a worker is injured at work, and where to go for help.

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This information sheet provides an overview of work health and safety laws, including employer duties and worker rights, information on common hazards, what to do if a worker is injured at work, and where to go for help.

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This information sheet provides an overview of work health and safety laws, including employer duties and worker rights, information on common hazards, what to do if a worker is injured at work, and where to go for help.

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This information sheet provides an overview of work health and safety laws, including employer duties and worker rights, information on common hazards, what to do if a worker is injured at work, and where to go for help.

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This information sheet provides an overview of work health and safety laws, including employer duties and worker rights, information on common hazards, what to do if a worker is injured at work, and where to go for help.

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This information sheet provides an overview of work health and safety laws, including employer duties and worker rights, information on common hazards, what to do if a worker is injured at work, and where to go for help.

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This information sheet provides an overview of work health and safety laws, including employer duties and worker rights, information on common hazards, what to do if a worker is injured at work, and where to go for help.

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This information sheet provides an overview of work health and safety laws, including employer duties and worker rights, information on common hazards, what to do if a worker is injured at work, and where to go for help.

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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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Resources and information for migrant workers about work health and safety. 

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Employers must manage work health and safety risks to all workers, including migrant and multicultural workers.

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There are things your employer must do under work health and safety laws. There are things workers must also do to look after themselves.

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Everyone in Australia has an equal right to be healthy and safe at work, no matter their differences.

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Work health and safety laws protect all workers, no matter how they are employed (e.g. labour hire; casuals) or their visa status. The same laws apply to all workplaces and workers in Australia.

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There are things your boss must do to look after your health and safety at work. There are things you must also do to look after yourself. 

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Resources and information for migrant workers about work health and safety. 

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Your employer (your boss) must look after your health and safety at work. They must also provide insurance for you at work and meet minimum wage and working conditions. In Australia, it’s the law.  

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There are some things you and your boss can do to reduce the risk of getting hurt at work. Learn what they are and what you can do to keep yourself safe. 

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The Working safely in Australia information sheet provides migrant workers and others with information on work health and safety and workers' compensation in Australia.
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The Working safely in Australia information sheet provides migrant workers and others with information on work health and safety and workers' compensation in Australia.
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The Working safely in Australia information sheet provides migrant workers and others with information on work health and safety and workers' compensation in Australia.
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The Working safely in Australia information sheet provides migrant workers and others with information on work health and safety and workers' compensation in Australia.
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The Working safely in Australia information sheet provides migrant workers and others with information on work health and safety and workers' compensation in Australia.
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The Working safely in Australia information sheet provides migrant workers and others with information on work health and safety and workers' compensation in Australia.
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The Working safely in Australia information sheet provides migrant workers and others with information on work health and safety and workers' compensation in Australia.
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The Working safely in Australia information sheet provides migrant workers and others with information on work health and safety and workers' compensation in Australia.
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The Working safely in Australia information sheet provides migrant workers and others with information on work health and safety and workers' compensation in Australia.
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