The Attorney General’s Department has released a draft Model Code of Practice relating to COVID-19.The draft Code of Practice is general in nature and aligned to the National COVID-19 Safe Workplace Principles and Safe Work Australia’s Industry guidance. The draft Code of Practices describes symptoms of the virus and how it is spread. It defines…
Do you have problems assisting larger customers with transfers?
There is alot of discussion about the increasing weight of Australians so it is no surprise that your customers may also be getting larger. There are health and safety obligations to consider when providing services to customers with Bariatric needs. If you do not have the right equipment available as well as suitable staffing and…
Are your RTW Programs up-to-date?
SIRA (State Insurance Regulatory Authority) updated the guidelines for RTW Programs in 2017 and gave employers 2 years to update their RTW Programs in line with these guidelines. The deadline is therefore 31 May 2019. There are workshops being run by Safe Work NSW across NSW to give people information on what is required.
Lifter and sling use
Are your workers inspecting the sling before use?
Help prevent stress amongst community service workers
With the changes in service delivery and funding a research project looking at stress amongst attendant care/community support workers was undertaken with funding through SIRA and the report plus guidance material has now been released – click on heading for more information..
Help available to support workers with psychological injury claims
New framework developed by Safe Work Australia – click heading for more detail.
New icare poster available
A new poster is available from icare recognising the changes to management of workers compensation in NSW.
Safe Work NSW Consultation Strategy
Safe Work NSW has developed a consultation strategy in line with the WHS Roadmap and the Australian WHS Strategy 2012-2022.
Chemicals Handling Compliance Guidance
A brief summary provided by Safe Work NSW State Inspector in the Hazardous Chemicals area on how Disability Services should manage chemicals
New financial year discount being offered
10% discount available on full day courses booked by end of august 2017.