Inclement weather
After all the storms we have had across Australia, a question employers often want answered is ‘when does bad weather become inclement weather?’. In other words, when is it no longer reasonable for a worker to continue working. The Fair Work Ombudsman has answered this question in the following post. Given we are still in storm and cyclone season, take a moment and have a look: https://lnkd.in/g-Z_PPaP
Be Sun Smart
Following on with the weather theme, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland have posted a timely reminder about the dangers of working in the sun. There are some good tips and reminders so please take a moment to look at it and pass it on to your workers: https://lnkd.in/ghq8MwC4
First Aid for heat-related illnesses
SafeWork Australia has posted a timely review of first aid for heat-related illnesses. These simple tips could help save a life so make sure you and your workers are up to date with this: https://lnkd.in/gkKDpEYn
Working in Remote Areas
WorkSafe WA has just published information for workers who are working in remote areas. It is definitely worth taking a look if you have workers who do work in these areas: https://ow.ly/f2kV50QA4hS
Construction workplace injuries
WorkSafe Victoria has published a couple of posts relating to injuries in the construction industry. The first relates to a builder who was fined for not providing fall protection on their worksite: https://lnkd.in/g877zwn9
The second post is sending out a notice that WorkSafe Inspectors will be conducting a construction industry blitz focusing on falls form heights. This will occur from 19 February to 4 March so it might be a good time to check that you are ready and compliant in case you get a knock on your door: https://lnkd.in/guuGVHUa.
Workplace Regulators
Sometimes knowing who to contact when you have had an incident or just wanting some advice can be confusing. SafeWork Australia has put together a list of Regulators across Australia: https://lnkd.in/gK83aTkP
Body Stressing
WorkSafe Tasmania has published an interesting post on the effects of mental stress on bodily injuries. These injuries have risen over the past 10 years: https://lnkd.in/gi3ReXue