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Under the model WHS laws, a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must ensure workers are provided with the information, training, instruction and supervision required to help them remain healthy and safe in the workplace. 

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Safe Work Australia has published a new snapshot exploring work health and safety outcomes for apprentices and trainees. 

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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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A resource to illustrate how to manage WHS risks relating to COVID-19 at work and the control measures that may assist to manage the risks. 

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An information diagram to outline how to minimise work health and safety risks at work by undertaking the 4 step risk management process.  

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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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This fact sheet provides guidance for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to deliver white card training through connected real-time delivery due to COVID-19.  

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Safe Work Australia is conducting the Motivations, Attitudes, Perceptions and Skills (MAPS) project to focus attention on the socio-psychological factors that shape organisations’ and individuals’ actions and behaviours and, in turn, influence work health and safety outcomes.

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