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New HSW Information Sheets and Updated Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Portal

In alignment with the new Health and Safety Representative and HSW Consultation Chapter of the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing Handbook, new Health and Safety Representatives and HSW consultation information sheets (frequently asked questions) have been uploaded to the HSW website providing additional information and guidance on consultation processes and the role of HSRs.

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Updated Guidance Material: Managing the risks of working in heat

Some common risks of working in heat include heat-related illness, dehydration, burns and reduced concentration.

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Finding the positives seminar

Finding the positives

Finding the Positives Seminar 17 November 12.30-13.30, G10 Benham Lecture Theatre

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Super Fundamentals

We know our super is set aside for the future, but it needn’t stay out of mind until then.

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New Model Code: how to manage the risks of respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone

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Update to AS 2243 - Safety in Laboratories

Some changes have been made to the Australian Standards that may be relevant to you.

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Skin health checks

skin health

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ is offering a limited number of skin health checks to continuing, fixed-term and casual staff.

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BeUpstanding

beupstanding

Safe Work Australia is a proud partner of

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SafeWork SA Campaign on working with livestock

In June 2021 SafeWork SA has developed providing information on managing risks associated with handling livestock and safe design for loading ramps and yards.

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National Safe Work Month Safety Chat

Cuppa

Have a safety chat over a cuppa

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