Machine Safety
After 2 incidents in the last week, WorkSafe WA has published a reminder about machinery safety in the workplace and a link to resources available. This is a good opportunity to refresh your knowledge and look around your own worksites: www.commerce.wa.gov.au/worksafe/plant-and-machinery
PCBU Duties for Contractors
SafeWork Australia has just published a great document covering your duties to contractors in your workplace. Many of us don’t realise we owe them duties as well, so please take some time to read this: https://lnkd.in/grdpRFMR
Conferences
WorkSafe Tasmania has released information about the Safe Minds Safe Bodies Conference in July. It looks like it will include some interesting guest speakers and some interesting topics. Here is the link if you are interested: https://lnkd.in/gWx7AzgV
Not to be outdone, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has also released information about its North Queensland Work Well Conference in Townsville in May. If you are interested in attending, please see: https://lnkd.in/g6zvnH8H
Youth Week
SafeWork NSW has launched NSW Youth Week 2024 with a Young Worker eTool Kit filled with information for young workers, employers, parents and educators. The Section on Employers includes a lot of information on how you can support young workers in the safety space. This can be useful anywhere across Australia and it is well worth a look: https://lnkd.in/geScMjMB.
For more information on young workers please also see WorkSafe ACT’s useful resources: https://lnkd.in/gxykXSkZ
Adult Apprentice Rates
Fair Work Australia has launched a useful Pay Rates Calculator looking at pay rates and clearing up some confusion about adult apprentices (over 21 years). If you are unsure the tool can guide, you to the correct Award and the correct rate of pay: https://lnkd.in/f2zYA22
SA Safety Alerts
SafeWork SA has issued some alerts to remind people of dangers in the workplace following incidents that have occurred. The resources are particularly useful and can apply across the country so take a look: https://ow.ly/Z7NN50R8XIw
World Day and Workers’ Memorial Day
SafeWork Australia reminds us that Sunday 28 April is a day dedicated to the memory of workers who have died in the workplace. It is also to raise awareness for preventative WHS measures. See what resources they have available: https://lnkd.in/gWgyr24Y