October is National Safe Work Month. Each week we cover a different health and safety focus area to ensure safety is at the forefront of our minds.
Week 1 was all about working together to manage risks at work.
Week 2 we look specifically at psychosocial hazards and the risks they present.
Week 3 - we discuss factors that make workers vulnerable - taking age, background and location into consideration.
Understanding the factors such as age, diverse backgrounds, labour hire and working alone are major factors that impact WHS risks can help you to tailor appropriate safety measures.
Understanding the factors such as age, diverse backgrounds, labour hire and working alone are major factors that impact WHS risks can help you to tailor appropriate safety measures.
1. Supporting Young Workers
In their first years of work, young workers are creating the foundations of their working life including habits, skills and attitudes. Persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) can build youth's WHS knowledge and thus reduce the risks that are inherent in a lack of experience, awareness or confidence in reporting issues.
2. Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Workers
Effective and tailored communication is key to workplace safety and hazard comprehension, particularly for CALD and migrant workers who tend to be overrepresented in high-risk industries and occupations.
3. Remote and Isolated Workers
Workers in remote or isolated settings face heightened workplace risks. Employers must manage environmental, physical and psychosocial hazards, considering the limited access to support and emergency aid.
4. Labour Hire Workers
Clarity regarding WHS responsibilities is essential in labour hire arrangements to mitigate increased risks. Both labour hire agencies and host organizations are accountable for the safety of their workers.
5. Reducing Workers’ Compensation Stigma
Inclusion and support have a significant impact on a worker's recovery and return to work. Reduce workers' compensation stigma to prevent workers from delaying their return to work and to assist their recovery, leading to timely claims and overall worker well-being.
You can view and download a variety of resources covering all the topics above here.
We're here to help
The HIISafe team is here to help. If you would like to speak to one of our team members, please contact us on the details below.
E: info@hii.au
T: 02 8251 9069
