As the end of the year draws closer businesses often have workplace celebrations or parties. Christmas parties, or any business social functions for that matter, can quickly turn from celebration to litigation if not managed carefully.
To help prevent hearing loss in the workplace, employers must provide hearing tests to workers who frequently use hearing protection to control noise that exceeds the exposure standard.
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In Australia, the rate of skin cancer is the highest in the world and Australian businesses have a duty to protect their outdoor workers from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Properly planning by providing suitable shade, systems of work and personal protective equipment is essential in reducing the risk of this exposure as we head into summer.
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Working in heat is a hazard that can cause severe health problems for many workers. Whether your workers work indoors or outdoors, preparing for these potential risks is essential with summer approaching and high temperatures already being recorded.
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The National Return to Work Strategy 2020-2030 has been implemented by Safework Australia members to help workers Return to Work (RTW), or to stay at work while recovering from their work-related injury or illness. Embedding effective and practical RTW processes is critical within all-sized businesses.
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