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Is shift work harmful and a safety risk

The evidence in the medical literature makes it clear that working night and evening shifts can be harmful to your health. There are well-documented associations … See more

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How hazardous is shift work

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How to develop a workplace mental health strategy

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Why training is key to preventing injuries

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10 tips for creating a healthy workplace environment

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How to create a healthy and safe office environment

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WHS risk management in four steps

WEBThe best practice strategy for WHS risk management is a four-step process: 1. Workplace hazard identification. 2. Risk assessment of those hazards. 3. …

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Safety requirements in workplace dress codes

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How to improve your work-life balance

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Key components of a WHS management system

WEB8 August 2023. The core management processes set out in your WHS management system are communication and consultation strategies, supervision, monitoring, measurement …

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Mental Health Policy Workplace

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How to ensure staff are safe and responsible at work functions

WEBresponsibilities and expectations of employees both in the workplace and at work functions. clear information on responsible conduct and behaviour. disciplinary …

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WHS record-keeping requirements

WEBHazardous chemicals. For businesses supplying, using, handling, or storing prohibited or restricted carcinogens, requirements for record keeping are in regs 340 and 388. Some …

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Drugs and alcohol in the workplace: enforcing a policy

WEBThis includes having – and enforcing – a strong drug and alcohol policy in the workplace. These statistics demonstrate the extent of this impact in Australia: Alcohol and other …

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What if employees lie about their medical history

WEBFalse information – pre-employment. The provision of false information in a pre-employment medical assessment may in some circumstances constitute serious misconduct and …

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Do you need a WHS committee

WEBPart 5, Div 4 of the WHS Act sets out requirements relating to the health and safety committee: A person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must …

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A guide to employment termination payments (ETP)

WEBUpon the termination of employment, employers need to pay employees their final pay that consists of a lump sum, or several lump sums. When calculating final pay, employers …

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WHS exemption overrides discrimination claim

WEBEmployers must comply with prohibitions on workplace discrimination in their jurisdiction, but where there is a legitimate risk to work health and safety, it is possible a WHS …

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Letter to Employee Concerning Incapacity Workplace

WEBThe letter outlines details of the medical certificate most recently provided by the employee to the employer. This medical certificate may or may not be a WorkCover medical …

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