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We created the model WHS laws in 2011.

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We collect, analyse and publish data and information on work health and safety and workers' compensation.

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We publish a wide range of resources covering many work health and safety topics.

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Join National Safe Work Month 2024

Follow these steps to do your bit to foster safe and healthy workplaces across Australia. Click on the steps below to find out how you can participate in National Safe Work Month 2024.

1.

Download or customise our National Safe Work Month resources

Download the campaign kit (.zip)

The campaign kit .zip file contains:

  • Posters
  • Social tiles
  • Digital assets
  • Activity sheets

We have posters, social media tiles, activity sheets, email signatures and more to help you raise awareness of WHS in your workplace.

More resources are available in the resource hub.

Customisable resources

We also have customisable Canva templates which you can add your own photo and logo to: Add your own photo poster (Canva) Add your own photo social tile (Canva)

2.

Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook for WHS information.

Use the hashtags #SafeWorkMonth and #SafetyIsOurBusiness to share your National Safe Work Month activities with us. You could even share photos of your #SafeTea chat where you discussed WHS in your workplace over a cuppa.

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Subscribe to our mailing list

 

Stay in the know on all things National Safe Work Month by subscribing to our mailing list. Be sure to tick ‘National Safe Work Month’ from the list of topics.

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Week 1 (1-6 October)

Work health and safety fundamentals

This week gets back to basics by unpacking the fundamentals of WHS that everyone should know.

Week 2 (6-13 October)

Psychosocial hazards

Preventing psychological and physical harm at work are equally important. Encompassing World Mental Health Day, this week looks at how to identify and manage psychosocial hazards.

Week 3 (14-20 October)

Risk management fundamentals

Risk management is integral to a safe and healthy workplace. This week learn how to undertake a WHS risk assessment, including how to identify hazards in the workplace.

Week 4 (21-31 October)

Musculoskeletal injuries

This week looks at musculoskeletal injuries and how to effectively manage the risk of harm.

 

 

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To keep updated about National Safe Work Month, follow us on social media and subscribe to our mailing list. When subscribing, be sure to check ‘National Safe Work Month’.

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Further advice

SWA is not a regulator and cannot advise you about WHS issues in the workplace. If you need help please contact your state or territory work health and safety authority.