Managing risks when unpacking shipping containers

Summary Safe Work Australia has developed a series of information sheets which provide practical guidance on how to manage health and safety risks associated with unpacking...

Labelling requirements for agricultural and veterinary (AgVet) chemicals

Summary From 1 January 2017 most Australian states and territories require workplace hazardous chemicals to be labelled in accordance with the Globally Harmonized System of...

Construction Information Sheets

The following Information Sheets provide guidance for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) on managing risks at construction workplaces. Construction work –...

1 Aug 2017 | News

Tradies – the most valuable part of your toolkit is your health and safety

Make your safety, and the safety of your co-workers, a priority.

28 Jul 2017 | Media Release

Tradie health a focus in August

The most valuable part of a tradie’s toolkit is their health and safety.

12 May 2017 | News

New Road transport industry profile

Find out more about the latest data from the road transport industry.

20 Jul 2016 | News

Farmers urged to stay safe during Farm Safety Week

This week is National Farm Safety Week, a time to raise awareness of farm safety issues across Australia and highlight some of the practical steps farmers can take to improve worker health and safety on farms. Agriculture can be a rewarding industry to work in, but it can also be dangerous.  In 2013-14, 36 workers were killed and...
Infographic

Infographic: Serious claims for tradies

1 Aug 2017

This infographic demonstrates the high incidence rate of serious claims in trade occupations compared to other jobs.
Statistical reports

Road transport industry profile

12 May 2017

The Road Transport Industry Profile contains summary data relating to injuries incurred by workers employed in the road transport industry as well as work-related fatalities.
Model Codes of Practice

Model Code of Practice: Managing risks in stevedoring

2 Dec 2016

This Code of Practice provides practical advice for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) and other duty holders on managing risks associated with stevedoring. It applies to all workplaces where stevedoring operations are carried out. Activities covered include the loading and unloading of vessel cargo, stacking and storin...
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