September 2022 Issue 43 Take a moment and talk about psychosocial hazards Psychosocial hazards are the things at work that can harm mental health. Safe Work Australia (SWA) are encouraging businesses to take a moment and have a conversation about psychosocial hazards, during mental health week in October 2022. Supreme Court decision puts spotlight on…
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Safe Work Month 2022
October is National Safe Work Month—a time to commit to building a safe and healthy workplace. Being healthy and safe means being free from physical and psychological harm. During October each year, Safe Work Australia asks businesses, employers and workers across Australia to join National Safe Work Month and commit to building safe and healthy…
Supreme Court decision puts spotlight on interstate workers’ compensation
Take a moment and talk about psychosocial hazards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Preventing psychological harm is an essential part of creating a healthy and safe workplace. The model work health and safety (WHS) laws now include regulations on psychosocial hazards. A new model Code of Practice on Managing psychosocial hazards at work explains the laws and how to comply with them, including practical steps to manage workplace…
Safety News March 2022
March 2022 Issue 42 After 38 years, WA’s Work Health and Safety laws will be modernised The Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and regulations will commence in Western Australia on March 31, 2022. After 38 years, WA’s work health and safety laws will be modernised. Psychological health regulations open for comment…