People at Work Tool (Managing Psychosocial Risks)
SafeWork Australia has published an excellent tool to help with identifying and managing psychosocial risks in your workplace. The People at Work online Tool is endorsed by all state and territory governments and provides learning and workplace resources to help you manage this responsibility. Please take some time and look at what is available for you: https://lnkd.in/drXQBme
On this point of psychosocial risks, SafeWork SA is holding a seminar on the Psychosocial Regulations on 13 March 2024. Here is the link to find out more and register: https://bit.ly/SWSAWeb2
Hearing Awareness
Many of us work in very noisy workplaces with machinery and other noise causing potential hearing loss. SafeWork Australia has pulled together some very useful resources for managing this risk. As a PCBU you need to make sure you minimise the potential to cause hearing loss: https://lnkd.in/dGGV689u
Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace
SafeWork Australia has updated the Code of Practice on Plant (forklifts, cranes etc) to include advice on the prevention of vehicle roll-aways and safe immobilisation. Please read this new information at: https://lnkd.in/gCPg46VU
Safe Storage of Chemicals
We all know that not storing toxic chemicals safely can lead to injuries in the workplace. WorkSafe ACT has published an excellent checklist and resources that apply to everyone dealing with chemicals in their workplace: https://lnkd.in/gBpcMAxS
Updated Codes of Practice
SafeWork SA has advised that they have issued updated Codes of Practice starting on 24 February 2024. Please follow the link and review the changes as they affect you: https://ow.ly/SbY950QIZB6
What is a PCBU?
WorkSafe WA have published an excellent summary of the definition and responsibilities of a PCBU. If you still are unsure if you are a PCBU, it is a good idea to look at this very useful guide: https://ow.ly/G60g50QGwuF
Apprentices: Getting it Right from the Outset
The Fair Work Ombudsman has published a great resource on apprenticeships and all the things you need to know. This isn’t strictly on Safety, but we are often asked questions on this and thought it would be a useful tool. If you employ apprentices, please take a look: https://lnkd.in/g5SF3agt