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COVID-19 Information for workplaces
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covid19.swa.gov.au/covid-19-information-workplacesGig economy It generally refers to a situation where a person (gig worker) is hired through an app or website to undertake a role for a third party. The app or website is produced and managed by an organisation called a platform. Deliver yourself home …
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Gig economy - Overview
Overview Food delivery industry The food delivery industry involves the ordering and delivery of food and drinks from restaurants, cafes and other food outlets to members of the public by delivery riders. If you are a worker or employer in the gig economy …
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Mental health The things at work that can harm mental health are known as psychosocial hazards . These hazards can also cause physical harm. Psychosocial hazards include: job demands low job control poor support lack of role clarity poor organisational …
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Supply chains and networks Work health and safety duties Where the duties of multiple duty holders overlap, the model WHS laws require them to consult, cooperate and coordinate to ensure the duty is met. There are other specific requirements in the …
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Good work design - Resources
Resources Principles of Good Work Design – A work health and safety handbook Case Study: Good work through effective design Does the evidence and theory support the Good Work Design principles? An educational resource Safe Design Identify, assess …
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Public administration and safety Types of work in public administration and safety This industry includes workers who provide: police services investigation and security services fire protection and other emergency services correctional and …
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) - How personal protective equipment helps to manage risks
How personal protective equipment helps to manage risks PPE can be uncomfortable and could cause health and safety risks if it isn’t used correctly. Problems when using PPE Not wearing or using PPE properly can have serious consequences. A worker who …
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Working in heat - Resources
Resources Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks. model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities . Guide for managing the risks of working in heat . Worker Representation and Participation Guide …
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Fatigue - Resources
Resources Safe Work Australia resources Guide for managing the risk of fatigue at work Work-related fatigue and job design Fatigue management – a worker’s guide Other resources WorkSafe Queensland Preventing and managing fatigue related risk on the …
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Noise - Managing risks
Managing risks Identifying unsafe noise and managing it is a work health and safety duty for a PCBU. If you have identified unsafe noise at your workplace, you must do everything you can to reduce the risk of workers being exposed. You can find out …