People at Work
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has published a tool called People at Work to assist with managing psychosocial risk sin the workplace. There are training modules and resources to make this easier for you to comply: https://lnkd.in/drXQBme
Positive duty to prevent sexual harassment
SafeWork NSW has just published a simple 2-page fact sheet on your positive duty to prevent workplace sexual harassment. Everyone should read this as it applies workplaces across Australia: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7174186218694336513/
For more information about your responsibilities please see the Autumn issue of BuiltView Magazine coming to your mailbox soon or published online at BV Issue 19 – Autumn 2024
Consultation and communication
SafeWork Tasmania has reminded us that communication is important when identify hazards and implementing solutions. This can apply to workers everywhere so take a moment to read it: https://lnkd.in/dU3JcVte
Family and domestic violence
WorkSafe SA has updated its factsheet to included recent changes made by the Fair Work Act. Take a moment to read about the changes that apply to all workplaces across Australia: https://ow.ly/33v450QKtkt
Transitional arrangements ending soon in WA
WorkSafe WA has issued a reminder that some transitional arrangements with the implementation of the Work Health and Safety Act are ending, and new requirements are in place. Please familiarise yourself with these: https://ow.ly/GGtR50QOfg3
Stand up, sit less and move more
WorkSafe Tasmania reminds us that too much sitting down is linked to a whole range of health problems. They have some great tips for all office-based staff. Take a moment to have a look: https://lnkd.in/gxz57rpj