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This infographic outlines how calling out disrespectful behaviour and responding properly when someone reports it helps stop gender‑based violence and improves site culture. Actions like speaking up, not joining in, acting quickly and providing support make a real difference.

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This infographic outlines how gender‑based violence escalates when early disrespect is ignored – what starts as exclusion, jokes or comments can progress to abusive behaviour and physical violence. Calling out and addressing harmful behaviour early is critical. 

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This infographic outlines how gender‑based violence persists on worksites because harmful attitudes are normalised, people feel unsafe speaking up, and leaders prioritise “getting the job done” over culture – but this cycle can be broken by changing how work is designed, led and reported, not jus

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Australia is transitioning to the

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Australia is transitioning to the

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Australia is transitioning to the

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Australia is transitioning to the

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Australia is transitioning to the

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Australia is transitioning to the

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Australia is transitioning to the

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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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This infographic outlines practical steps for managing the WHS risks of working outside in summer, including risks from heat, sun exposure, adverse weather conditions and bushfires.

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

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This infographic outlines a 3-step approach to identifying noise hazards in the workplace.

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This infographic provides information on how to protect your workers from the risks of noise-induced hearing loss at work.

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Tractors are a leading cause of fatalities on Australian farms. Download this infographic to learn more about tractor safety.

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Use this infographic to understand what employers can do to help reduce workers’ compensation stigma.

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This infographic shows what supervisors can do to reduce workers’ compensation stigma.

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This infographic shows what workers can do to reduce workers’ compensation stigma.

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Download the .ZIP file above with all infographics and use them to promote awareness of workers’ compensation stigma and what can be done to reduce it.

You can edit the co-brandable versions of the infographics to add your organisation's logo.

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This Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2023-2033 (the Strategy) sets an ambitious vision for WHS outcomes in Australia.

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This infographic provides statistics about workers’ compensation claims in Australia. 

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Under the model WHS laws, a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), such as an employer, must eliminate or minimise psychosocial risks so far as is reasonably practicable.

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Health and safety representatives (HSRs) play an important role in representing workers on health and safety. This infographic outlines the role of HSRs and the duties of PCBU’s to support them. 

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This infographic outlines the duties PCBUs have to consult with workers and their representatives on health and safety matters, including when consultation must occur. Consultation is a legal requirement under WHS laws.

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Consulting with workers and their representatives on health and safety matters is a legal requirement under WHS laws. This infographic outlines some of the ways you might consult with workers and their representatives in your workplace.    

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An infographic which demonstrates the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for food delivery workers to be safe at work. 

 

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Working at heights is a high risk activity and a leading cause of death and serious injury in Australia.

As a person conducting a business or undertaking, you must eliminate the risk of a fall. If elimination isn’t possible, you must provide adequate protection.

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The first step in the risk management process is to identify the hazards.

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A set of guiding principles support the National Return to Work Strategy 2020-2030 and it strategic outcomes, and characterise a positive return to work outcome for workers.

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This infographic has information about working safely in bushfire smoke.

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This infographic shows how to apply the four-step risk management process to manage psychosocial hazards.

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This infographic shows how to apply the risk management process to manage psychosocial hazards
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This infographic provides statistics about workers’ compensation claims in Australia. 

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Working at heights is a high risk activity and a leading cause of death and serious injury in Australia. In the past five years (2015-2019), falls from a height accounted for 13% of worker fatalities (122 fatalities).

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Working at heights is a high risk activity and a leading cause of death and serious injury in Australia. In the past five years (2015-2019), falls from a height accounted for 13% of worker fatalities (122 fatalities).

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