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Safe Work Australia leads the development of national policy to improve work health and safety and workers’ compensation

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Safe Work Australia leads the development of national policy to improve work health and safety and workers’ compensation arrangements across Australia. It is jointly funded by the Commonwealth, state and territory governments through an Intergovernmental Agreement. As a national policy body Safe Work Australia does not regulate work health and safety laws. The Commonwealth, states and territories retain responsibility for regulating and enforcing work health and safety laws in their jurisdiction. Safe Work Australia works to: • raise awareness of work health and safety as a key issue in the community • improve work health and safety, by understanding what influences Australian workplace cultures and then putting in place mechanisms to effect change • unify work health and safety laws throughout Australia • develop national work health and safety and workers’ compensation policy, and • identify opportunities for improvement in workers’ compensation arrangements. For more information visit www.swa.gov.au

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51-200 employees

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Canberra, ACT

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Government Agency

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Work health and safety and workers' compensation policy

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We’re currently seeking feedback on a several topics through our Consultation Hub: 🦺 National Safe Work Month 2024 (closes 24 November) 💤 draft model Code of Practice: Managing fatigue risks at work (closes 27 November) 🩼 mid-term review of the National Return to Work Strategy 2020-2030 (closes 29 November) ⚠️ WHS incident notification guidance material (closes 29 November) 🧪 workplace exposure limits for 9 chemicals (closes 8 December) All insights help us deliver better outcomes for WHS and workers’ compensation for all workers. Have your say 👉 https://consult.swa.gov.au
Be a part an agency whose work plays a significant role in the lives of 13.5 million working Australians and their families 🌟 We’re currently recruiting experienced candidates to join our People Strategies and Governance, Risk & Compliance sections as EL1 Assistant Directors. Application close 11:30pm, Sunday 1 December 2024. Follow the link to apply today – https://lnkd.in/gf8QamxF
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency has released new data into the prevention of sexual harassment within Australian workplaces. According to the data, although 99% of employers have a sexual harassment and discrimination policy, more than 1 in 4 employers (28%) are not monitoring the prevalence of instances. WHS laws require PCBUs to take a proactive, consultative and preventive approach to sexual and gender-based harassment whether it comes from other workers, clients, customers or the public. Our model Code of Practice: Sexual and gender-based harassment provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to eliminate or minimise sexual and gender-based harassment at work so far as is reasonably practicable to fulfill their WHS duties. Visit our website for more information - https://lnkd.in/dbJriiXx
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has new data about how Australian employers are preventing and responding to sexual harassment. More than 7,000 employers – covering more than 5 million Australians – reported information to WGEA about their policies, strategies and actions to stamp it out. It’s part of WGEA’s annual Gender Equality Scorecard – to be released soon! – which will provide a comprehensive analysis of how Australia’s private sector is performing overall on workplace gender equality. WGEA will also publish individual employer information on the Data Explorer later this month. Read the media release and full report on the WGEA website: https://lnkd.in/gCxQZkaQ #genderequality #endthegenderpaygap
#WorkerWednesdaySummer is just around the corner and it’s getting hot. 🥵 As a worker, your PCBU must keep you safe from the risks of working in heat. For more information visit our website - https://lnkd.in/ejqd5G78
It was fantastic to see workplaces across the country come together to prioritise work health and safety for National #SafeWorkMonth! We’re keen to hear what you thought of the 2024 campaign. 📝💭 Complete our short survey by 24 November to share your feedback on what you liked, what needs improvement and how we can make next year’s campaign as impactful as possible. Share your thoughts today: https://lnkd.in/gHG84Byn #SafetyIsOurBuisness all year long 😊
Last month, our very own Director of Industries & High Risk Work Nathan Lee presented at the 2024 Work Health and Safety Show in Sydney on the topic of ‘Making WHS Guidance More Accessible’. Using the Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) tool as a case study, Nathan received great feedback from industry participants and partners about the tool and how it’s being used to make construction workplaces safer. Our Interactive SWMS tool is available to use here - https://lnkd.in/gKegvW_E
Today, we remember and honour those who gave their lives for our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. Lest we forget.
#WorkerWednesdayWorkplace violence and aggression can present both psychosocial and physical hazards to workers and can harm the person they are directed at as well as anyone who witnesses the behaviour. According to our data, the number of serious workers’ compensation claims for being assaulted and exposure to workplace violence has increased by 56% over the last 5 years. Your employer has a duty to ensure that workers and others are not exposed to risks to their health and safety, including from violence and aggression in the workplace. Your employer must eliminate or minimise these risks as much as they reasonably can. Visit the Our Data. Your stories website to read the full report – https://lnkd.in/gEPpMH4S
Thanks SPS Facilities, great cupcakes! Love to see your National #SafeWorkMonth celebrations 😋
As October comes to a close, we’re proud to reflect on another impactful Safe Work Australia Month at SPS Facilities. This month, we held SafeTea sessions with our teams, engaging in meaningful safety discussions on identifying workplace hazards and how courageous conversations enable us to address and resolve these risks 🤝. These conversations reinforced that safety is more than just a priority—it’s a commitment we uphold daily. With each insight shared, we’re reminded that safety is everyone’s business. As we look ahead, we’re bringing these lessons into every month, ensuring a safer and healthier workplace for our team, our clients, and the general public ✅. Here’s to carrying forward what we’ve learned—keeping our teams safe, every step of the way! #SPSFacilities #SafeWorkMonth #SWA #SafeTea #CourageousConversations #Safety #Cleaning #FacilitiesMaintenance

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Safe Work Australia leads the development of national policy to improve work health and safety and workers’ compensation

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