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Taking care of those who take care of others

Health & Safety in Child & Family Welfare Organisations 

  

 

Project Updates

-         Industry and Sector OHS profile

-         Research phase and what next

News & Resources

-         Useful materials

o        Occupational Health & Safety

o        Occupational Violence & Bullying

o        Stress

o        Manual Handling

o        Risk Management & Insurance

o        Volunteer Health & Safety

o        H1N1 Influenza

o        Return to Work

o        Health & Safety Representatives

o        Legislation

-         Training

-         OHS Consultations and Grants

-         Articles

o        Stressed rats make poor decisions

o        Former cop wins $1.6 million for post traumatic shock

o        Long hours put strain on Australian workers

o        What does stress do to you?

Useful Links

WHAT'S NEW?

Community Service Workers are stressed!

The latest statistics from Safe Work Australia’s workers’ compensation data 2006/2007 indicate that people who work in the health and community services sector are the most stressed in Australia. The compensation and time off work for stress related claims are three times higher than the median claim.

Lifeline Australia

 

Training

Click here for the latest updates.

 

WorkHealth

WorkHealth aims to support Victorian workplaces by offering voluntary programs to promote health and wellbeing. The free & confidential health consultation is brought to you by WorkSafe Victoria and is part of the Victorian Government's plan to improve the health of the Victorian workers and the productivity of workplaces. Click here to find out more or to register your organisation.

 

Online OHS Survey – closed

We want to thank the 370 people who have attempted the survey and provided an insight into the state of health & safety in our sector. An analysis of the data will be carried out to identify priorities for the development of appropriate strategies and resources to advance worker health and safety. Watch this space for updates!

 

OHS Project Background

 

In July 2008, WorkSafe Victoria funded the Centre to undertake a 2.5 year project (July 2008 to Dec 2010), to improve the OHS experience of community organisations providing services to children, youth and families. This project will achieve a broad coverage including out-of-home care and family services within its scope, and will cover all community organisations in this sector including non-member organisations.  In November 2008, Kelvin Lee was appointed Project Officer - Occupational Health and Safety to undertake this work.

 

The project’s aims and the outcomes we hope to achieve are:

 

Aims

1. To improve occupational health and safety practice within community service organisations providing out-of-home care and family services.

2. To improve awareness of management and staff in these services about creating a safe work environment and following safe work practices.

3. To assess the need for training and assist community organisations develop OHS systems

4. To develop a range of resources as appropriate, to support the above.

5. To create and strengthen relationships between WorkSafe Victoria, DHS, peak bodies, unions and other funding sources, and relevant Workcover agents to sustain project outcomes.

 

Outcomes

1. A reduction in injuries and Workcover claims for community-based organisations delivering out-of-home care, and family support services.

2. Greater awareness about OHS, and sustainable policies and practices within these community organisations that will control and/or prevents injuries and risks to employees.

3. Establish regional forums and networks to sustain work on identifying OHS risks and actions/solutions.

4. Training needs analysis.

5. OHS education/information package targeted to specific risk areas identified by the sector.

6. An informed and collaborative approach to the management of OHS matters by the sector.

 

Project tagline

The project adopted “taking care of those who take care of others” as a catchphrase to remind employers and workers in CFW agencies of their responsibilities and that the provision of quality service or care is a natural outcome of a healthy and safe workforce.

 

Advisory Group

An Advisory Group was established in December 2008 to provide direction and support in the development of the Project and a strategy to address the OHS issues and advance its practice for the Out of Home Care and Family Services sector. Other than the provision of their informed views, members will also ensure that all relevant stakeholders are considered in the Project’s development. Advisory Group members are senior officers from community service organizations, peak bodies, unions, WorkSafe, DHS and the Office of the Community Sector. Small working parties may be formed from time to time as appropriate to provide advice on specific aspects or work. It is expected that the Group will meet once a month for the first six months and once every two months thereafter to provide advice at key points in the project.

 

Communication Strategy

CSOs and staff are kept informed of the project’s development and training or resources available through regular emails, the monthly Mailout and the Centre’s webpage on the Project. Executive Officers and staff may also be consulted through the regular network meetings at the Centre, regional focus groups and /or special meetings.

 

For more information on the OHS Project or the resources below, please contact Kelvin on (03) 9614 1577 or email kelvin@cwav.asn.au. Alternatively, contact your OHS Representative, WorkCover agent or WorkSafe for more information or assistance on worker health and safety.

 

 

Project Updates

 

Worker Health & Safety: Industry Experience

“High rate of workplace injuries one of the key reasons qualified staff leave the Victorian community sector”

-          “Recruitment and retention in the Community Sector: A snapshot of current concerns, future trends and workforce strategies”, VCOSS (2007)

-          Community Services sector has the largest number of WorkCover claims reported per year from 2003 to 2007

-          National average = 14/1000 claims, Community Services average = 15/1000 claims

-          Stress claims; National average = 9%, Community Services average = 36%

 

Child & Family Welfare sector standard WorkCover claims average:

o              143 workers/year

o              $1.62 million/year ($11,300/worker/year)

o              8,895 days compensated/year (62 days/worker/year)

o              80% of claims = Musculoskeletal Disorders (44%) and Stress (36%)

§         Occupational hazards for MSD:

·   office ergonomics

·   moving / lifting objects

·   occupational violence

§         Main hazards for stress:

·   harassment

·   occupational violence

·   work demands / support

 

Research phase

The above profile on the health and safety of the approximately 3,500 frontline workers in Residential Care, Foster Care and Family Services was established from a review of existing data and literature and visits by the OHS Project Officer, to community service organizations providing foster care, residential care and family services. The visits provided a better understanding of the services, the environment that workers operate in and the consequent OHS issues and challenges. Staff and managers were also interviewed to better understand their roles and responsibilities in managing OHS challenges, claims and some Return-to-Work issues. On-going consultation will enable sector workers to clarify issues raised, prioritise needs to be addressed and identify suitable approaches to occupational health & safety. This will also inform the development of a statewide online survey tool to be rolled out in September 2009.

 

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OHS News & Resources for CSOs

 

1.      Useful Materials:

 

Occupational Health & Safety

“Injury Hotspots” Posters & Safety Solutions

OHS Management System Quiz

Working Safely in Community Services

Officewise – A Guide to Health & Safety in the Office

What to do if a Worker is Injured – A Guide for Employers

Fatigue Prevention in the Workplace

Guide to Safe Work Related Driving

Controlling OHS Hazards and Risks

Consultation on Health and Safety

Guide to Incident Notification

Guiding you through Return to Work NEW!

Return to Work Guide for Victorian Employers

 

Manual Handling

Preventing the unseen injuries in your workplace (sprains & strains) NEW!

Manual Handling and the risks of musculoskeletal disorders

Workplace safety - manual handling injuries

 

Occupational Violence & Bullying

What to do if bullying happens to you? NEW!

WorkSafe Bullying Risk Indicator NEW!

Employer checklist – preventing and responding to bullying at work NEW!

Preventing and addressing bullying at work NEW!

Workplace Violence and Bullying

Preventing Client-Initiated Violence

Occupational Violence & Bullying (VAADA)

 

Stress

Stress (VAADA)

Stresswise - Preventing Work-related stress

Managing Stress Toolkit (Lifeline)

 

Risk Management & Insurance

Emergency management planning NEW!

Guide: Insurance and risk management for Victorian community organisations

Risk Management Guide for Community Service Organisations (VMIA)

 

Volunteer Health & Safety

Community Services Volunteer Boards and Committees

Volunteers in Community Services

Volunteer Health and Safety

 

H1N1 Influenza

Victoria Health updates

WorkSafe's Employers’ guide on OHS preparedness for an influenza pandemic (May 2009).

 

Return to Work

Occupational therapy assessments - Information for injured workers NEW!

Return to Work Guide for Victorian Employers

Supporting the return to work of employees with depression - Advice for employers

Return to Work Plan Including Offer of Suitable Employment

 

Health & Safety Representatives

Access to health and safety information via the internet

Checklists

 

Legislation

Guide: Community Organisations and Victoria’s OH&S Laws NEW!

Guide to the OHS Act 2004

Summary of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004

 

2.      Training

Centre for Excellence in Child & Family Welfare

Occupational Health and Safety Information Sessions for Employers

1st June; 3rd August and 5th October 2010 - Each session: 10.30 to 1.30pm

 

Occupational Health and Safety Information Sessions for Employees

22nd June; 12th August and 14th October  2010 - Each session 10.30 to 1.30pm

 

These sessions are held at the Centre and places are limited. Entry is free upon registration.

 

Should you require further information regarding these OHS sessions please contact:  Kelvin Lee on 9614 1577 or kelvin@cwav.asn.au

 

Click here to view all current courses and to register.

 

VCOSS OHS Education Project

VCOSS, working in partnership with WorkSafe Victoria, is funded by the Department Of Human Services’ Community Sector Investment Fund to develop and deliver sector specific OHS education opportunities. Training topics:

a.     OH&S – An Introduction for Managers and Employers in the Community Sector

b.     OH&S – An Introduction for Staff and Volunteers in the Community Sector

c.      OH&S – An Introduction for Committees of Management and Board Members

d.     Dealing with Occupational Violence and Bullying at your workplace

Bookings are essential – Click here to download the registration form or here for a copy of the calendar. 

 

 

Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (formerly DVIRC)

DVRCV provides a range of training courses for professionals to increase participants' understanding of family violence and to improve their skills in supporting survivors.

Training topics include:

-         Responding to Family Violence

-         Not Seen or Heard: the Effects of Domestic Violence on Children (Accredited Unit CHCDFV 8B)

-         Working with Adolescents who are Violent & Abusive in the home

-         Case Notes, Domestic Violence and the Law

For more information, contact DVRCV at (03) 9486-9866 or visit their website.

 

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3.      OHS Grants and Consultation

WorkSafe, in collaboration with VCOSS, VicSERV and ANHLC, is rolling out free OHS consultations and the disbursement of an OHS Equipment Grant. The next round for Grant applications is to be confirmed.

 

OHS Consultations

To help you make your organisation and staff safer and healthier, WorkSafe is funding the delivery of free and confidential OHS consultations with independent consultants.

Small CSOs:

WorkSafe Victoria is delivering these OHS consultations through the Small Business Safety Program. This offer is open to all Victorian CSOs with up to 50 employees (full-time equivalent, not including volunteers). All you need to do is register and an independent consultant will visit your workplace for up to three hours to provide expert advice on OHS and help you put together a Safety Action Plan, free of charge. Register here or for more information, visit WorkSafe’s Small Business Safety Program.

Medium CSOs:

CSOs with a staffing budget of $2 million - $15 million (inclusive) are also included. The independent consultant will develop a sustainable health & safety and return-to-work Action Plan detailing how your organisation can address identified issues.  These six-hour consultations are worth approximately $1000. Download a registration form.  Fax the completed forms to (03) 9654 5749.

 

OHS Equipment Grant

To assist with the cost of equipment or modifications to address OHS concerns identified in the CSOs by the Safety Action Plans, VCOSS is also accepting applications for one-off OHS equipment grants funded by the WorkSafe Prevention Fund Project, up to $5000 including GST.  The priority areas to be addressed are musculoskeletal disorders, stress and occupational violence. Click here to find out all you need to know about the grants, your CSO’s eligibility and how to apply. Contact Laura Mondon at VCOSS on (03) 9654 5050 or laura.mondon@vcoss.org.au for further information on the consultations and grant.

 

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4.      Articles

Stressed rats make poor decisions

Chronically stressed rats make poor decisions and their brains become ‘rewired’. These are some of the findings of a new study from the University of Minho in Portugal and the United States National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Maryland. The researchers explained that “the ability to shift between different behavioural strategies is necessary for appropriate decision-making.” The stressed rats in the study appeared to lack that ability. The rodents were trained to use two levers for another of the tests, one for each treat. After the rats learned the rules, the researchers picked one treat to dispense randomly, whether or not the rat hit the lever. The relaxed animals hit that treat's lever less often, while the stressed rats continued to hit both levers with equal frequency.
When the scientists studied a region of the rats' brains called the dorsal striatum, they found striking differences between the two groups. In stressed rats, neurons in the dorsomedial striatum, an area associated with goal-directed behaviour had shrunk, making fewer connections to other cells. Meanwhile neurons in the dorsolateral striatum, an area that controls habits, had grown and formed more branches. The researchers concluded that chronic stress rewires areas of the brain involved in the switch between goal-directed and habitual actions.
The findings have implications for workers in jobs where rote decision-making inhibits the ability to adapt to changing environments. The authors of the study noted that this was highly detrimental and that the findings have a broader impact on everyday decision-making in humans.
Ergonomics Today 

 

NSW:  Former cop wins $1.6 million for post traumatic shock
A former undercover police officer has been awarded $1,680,000 for a post-traumatic shock condition (PTSC) brought on by exposure to violent criminals. The NSW Court of Appeal made the judgement after the initial trial judge refused damages. The female officer was medically discharged from the NSW police force in 2005 suffering from PTSC. She claimed her employer failed its duty of care by not regularly reviewing her mental health during her 11 years as an undercover officer. She said her accumulating stress may have been avoided had the condition been identified earlier. At trial, a single judge had refused damages, finding her employer had not committed any breach of its duty of care. But on appeal three justices found the NSW Police Force's negligence caused, or materially contributed to the officer's injury. Regular reviews of officers' mental health should have been a feature of undercover work, the judges found. The court heard the woman served three years full-time as an undercover cop and more than eight years' part-time. She suffered two severe trauma incidents towards the end of her career, which she claimed contributed to her condition.

SMH news article

 

Long hours put strain on Australian workers

Australians feel that long working hours are intruding on their personal lives, with women

feeling the strain more than men. A quarter of full-time employees feel work regularly

interferes with their personal lives, according to Work, Life and Workplace Flexibility: The

Australian Work and Life Index 2009 (AWALI), released by the University of South

Australia. While men's dissatisfaction has remained steady since the first survey in 2007,

two thirds of women working full-time felt they were constantly pressed for time, up from

59 per cent in 2007. Overwork is also harming workers' ability to improve their skills. Two

thirds of the 60 per cent of employees who believed they could engage in further training

said they did not have the time to do so.

Adelaide Advertiser report  

 

What Stress Does To You?

What can extreme or long-term stress do to your body, physically and mentally?

Most people would be surprised just how much of an affect this type of stress can have on our bodies. To assist Australians to build a picture, Lifeline Australia has created a simple diagram (attached and available at www.stressdown.org.au/media), showing some of the possible ways your body can be affected when exposed to prolonged or extreme stress.

“Some stress can be healthy, and can assist us to function at peak capacity,” Lifeline CEO Dawn O’Neil said today. “But extreme or prolonged stress can have a detrimental affect on our physical and mental wellbeing. Stress can have an impact on almost every part of the body. The sort of extreme or prolonged stress caused by traumatic events or long term work pressures can sometimes cause serious issues for our bodies.”

Stress can exacerbate mental health issues like depression, anxiety, insomnia and moods swings. It can be a cause of back pain, and tension, bad skin, and stomach cramps. It can affect our appetite, our reproductive systems and reduce our immunity against things like the cold and flu.

A recent poll by Newspoll for Lifeline Australia showed that 41% of Australians are experiencing high, unhealthy levels of stress.

“We have found that two in every five Australians are experiencing levels of stress that is potentially harmful. This stress is resulting, according to the poll, from work, finances, health, thoughts of the future and personal relationship pressures,” Ms O’Neil said.

“Around seventy percent of people who call Lifeline are experiencing high levels of psychological distress. So that’s why Lifeline is urging the country to look honestly at their own stress levels and work towards good stress management early, before it becomes a more serious problem.

For further information or comment contact:Chris Wagner, Lifeline Australia, 02 6215 9446 or 0434 378 939 Release date: 17 Jul 2009

 

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National OHS Review – Coverage of Volunteers

(Article from Volunteering Australia's e-newsletter “Involve” issue 5/2009)

A National Review into Model Occupational Health and Safety laws has been underway since early 2008, with a view to one model law being adopted across Australia within five years.  Harmonising OHS laws in this way aims to cut red tape, boost efficiency and provide greater certainty and protections for all workplace parties.  It will certainly reduce complexity for organisations working across different jurisdictions.

Coverage of volunteers is not explicit in all current state and territory OHS legislation.  The advisory panel’s lengthy second report to government makes the recommendation (Recommendation 93) that the model law should define a ‘worker’ (rather than an ‘employee’ which has a legal meaning) consistently with the definition in the Northern Territory Act, which explicitly includes volunteers in its coverage.

Further discussion in the report on the broadening of the definition with the report says:

“This definition would mean that volunteers are owed the various duties of care owed to a worker. They would also have the duty of care of a worker to take reasonable care for their own safety and that of others, and to cooperate with the person conducting the business or undertaking. We consider it to be appropriate that they should have that duty of care, if they are undertaking work. Any concern that this may deter people from volunteer work may be minimised by noting the standard of reasonable care is to that applied for negligence under the criminal law.”

In the absence of explicit reference to volunteers in most current OH&S laws, it is recommended that the common law duty of care to, and by, volunteers in the carrying out of their volunteer duties is observed.

As the various reports to government are both lengthy and complex, all of the potential implications are not covered in this update.  Nor is it yet certain which recommendations will be adopted by government at the conclusion of the review. Further analysis will be provided when available.

For further information visit the Australian Government’s National OHS Review website.

 

WorkSafe highlights legal consequences of safety failings
A number of cases involving significant workplace health and safety issues have gone before the courts this week. WorkSafe says this highlights that the message on OHS still needs to be heard by many employers. WorkSafe’s Legal Services and Investigations Division Director, Stan Krpan, said while penalties for serious breaches of safety laws now exceeded one-million dollars he was still concerned many people did not take their obligations seriously.

“With Victoria’s work-related death toll now standing at 11 for the year and serious injuries occurring daily, WorkSafe is taking a rigorous approach to enforcement, particularly in cases where the failings were obvious and easily fixable. We are not backing down from our core responsibility to the community to administer and enforce Victoria’s safety laws”, he said.
Three of the seven cases in court this week involve fatalities, another resulted in a man suffering brain damage and in another, a man lost all the toes on one foot. Two men are charged with intimidating a WorkSafe inspector and a company has been charged with having inadequate guarding on a machine even though no one was hurt. All the matters involve serious allegations that will now be tested in the courts.

SafetyNet will report on the outcomes of these cases as they come to hand.
VWA media release

 

Study links stress, computers to musculoskeletal pain

A Sydney University study of 1300 Australian Public Service staff reveals that musculoskeletal symptoms are more likely caused by high workloads and tight deadlines than by posture or other physical factors, the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) reports. Karin Griffiths, one of the researchers and a CPSU member, said that unmanageable workloads and unrealistic deadlines were among the stronger predictors of neck and back pain and employers should recognise the contribution of work stress to physical ill-health.
"When you have staff doing a job that is already computer based, then give them higher workloads, tighter time constraints and more deadlines, the evidence suggests that you substantially increase the risk of musculoskeletal symptoms," she said. Further, the study revealed that working in front of a computer for six or more hours a day increased the risk of musculoskeletal problems by up to 230%, while working in front of computers for eight or more hours increased the risk by up to 500%. Griffiths said that increased computerisation was a health hazard for the Australian public sector where 80% of staff spends three-quarters of their working day at a computer. "Advances in technology have created a sedentary environment in our working lives. Instead of getting up to go to the library, consulting a manual or even talking to a colleague, it’s all done from our desks," she said.
Source: Workplace OHS (SafetyNet Journal)

 

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Workplaces rife with bullying
Despite the risk of hefty fines and damage to corporate reputation, many employers still seem blasé about the issues of workplace discrimination and bullying.

Australian workplaces are rife with bullying, with almost one in three (30 per cent) employees claiming they have been bullied at work and one in four (24 per cent) that they have been discriminated against.
The findings are the result of a national survey of more than 2000 employees con ducted by online learning and information management provider WorkPro. According to its Workplace Pulse Quarterly Survey, bullying remains a feature of the workplace, with 27 per cent of respondents stating that bullying or discrimination has happened to them with in the past two years.
Almost half (46 per cent) of respondents said they had seen their colleagues bullied or discriminated against within the past two years. Even more alarmingly, 31 per cent of the group had witnessed such behaviour multiple times.
According to WorkPro business manager Tania Evans, the problem is far more prevalent than many employers realise. “Organisations need to realise that bullying and unfair treatment of staff is occurring and could be impacting on their own workplace culture or, worse still, exposing them to the risk of liability, possible fines and even brand damage.

“Managing the risks is about empowering your people to fully understand their rights and responsibilities at work, and to feel like they can speak up on inappropriate behaviour with out experiencing recrimination as a result.”
The research also found that Australian employees are very aware of workplace sensitivities. Almost three-quarters (71 per cent) of respondents said they worry about offending colleagues in a discriminatory way, such as on the basis of gender, disability or other distinctive attributes.
Unfortunately, despite this strong level of awareness, 27 per cent expressed uncertainty regarding when their own rights are being violated and 31 per cent are under the wrong impression when it comes to who is legally responsible to provide this information, indicating a need for further education.
Evans says it is surprising that, given the business risks, employers are still not ticking all the boxes on equal employment opportunity (EEO) and occupational health and safety (OH&S) education. “The results show that Australian employees have a thirst for knowledge about their workplace rights and obligations,” Evans maintains.
More specifically, employees indicated they would most value information on: what to do if bullied or discriminated against (16 per cent); their workplace rights (14 per cent); unacceptable versus acceptable workplace behaviour (12 per cent); and who to report an incident to (11 per cent). Some 46 per cent want information on all these matters before commencing a new role.
“What many employers fail to realise is that they do not have to be directly involved in, or even aware of, an incident for them to be liable,” Evans says. “They can be prosecuted for an incident that happens between other staff members, as well as for not providing employees with adequate OH&S and EEO information and training, yet the latter is an area often left alone in terms of induction.”

Human Resources Leader - 2 April 2009
 
Employers must manage mental health issues: Report

A UK study says employers should do more for the mental wellbeing of staff returning to work after sick leave. The report, Returning to work, the role of depression, said employees who accessed services like counselling and cognitive behaviour therapy returned to work sooner and made quicker recoveries. It said those returning to work after mental health episodes found it harder to adjust than those with physical conditions because line managers and colleagues had little understanding about depression and anxiety. The research, conducted by Loughborough University’s Department of Human Sciences for the UK Mental Health Foundation (MHF), compared return-to-work experiences of individuals suffering heart disease, back pain and cancer to those with depression and anxiety. The report said 45% of those with physical conditions experienced mild-to-moderate depression but were more worried about telling bosses about psychological issues than their cancer or heart disease, even though depression impacted on their wellbeing and ability to function at work.
Mental Health Foundation (SafetyNet Journal)

Flu pandemic preparedness

The World Health Organisation has declared that a flu pandemic is imminent. With Australia and the rest of the Southern Hemisphere heading into peak flu season there is an increased vulnerability here. Whilst there have been no cases of swine flu in Australia, companies and workplaces are being advised to prepare for the possibility of a genuine flu pandemic. Reps should keep up-to-date with the latest news, and think about the likelihood that this may be a hazard in their workplace.

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has recommend workplaces adopt hygiene measures to battle the swine flu pandemic. According to the AMA, good personal hygiene will help reduce the transmission of swine flu in workplaces. It recommends that everyone in a workplace:

  • washes hands regularly with soap and water
  • uses alcohol-based sanitisers
  • covers their mouths while coughing or sneezing
  • disposes of used tissues appropriately.

Employers should be developing pandemic preparedness plans - in consultation with elected health and safety representatives. This would include procedures to identify any situations where the virus might be spread (for example employees returning from overseas travel) and appropriate controls. The employer should ensure that any employees returning to work (particularly from Mexico or US border-states) and experiencing flu symptoms see their general practitioner to avoid putting others at risk.

Comcare advises that organisations now consider reviewing and implementing their flu pandemic preparedness plan to prepare for a potential Swine Influenza outbreak. If your organisation has yet to develop a flu pandemic preparedness plan, Comcare suggests that you do so immediately using the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet’s publication Pandemic Planning In The Workplace. (SafetyNet Journal)

 

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5.      Useful Links

 

Federal and other states

Australian Government – OHS (Workplace Health & Safety)

Australian Services Union - OHS

Beyond Bullying

Business.gov.au - OHS

Health Services Union of Australia - OHS

Human Resource Leader

National Safety Council of Australia

Safe Work Australia

Safety at Work Blog

 

Victoria

Better Health Channel

Community Sector Investment Fund (DHS) – OHS Strategies

Funded Agency Channel (DHS) – Work Health; OHS & WorkCover

Go for your life – healthy eating and physical activity

Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004

OHS Reps @ Work

Stress – WorkSafe

Stress and your health – Australian Medical Association

VicHealth

Victorian Council of Social Service - OHS

Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents – OHS Act 2004

Victorian Managed Insurance Authority

WorkHealth

WorkSafe Victoria

 

International

European Agency for Safety & Health at Work

New Zealand Dept of Labour – Health & Safety Site

Hazards Magazine (UK)

 

 

For more information on the OHS Project or the above resources, please contact Kelvin on (03) 9614 1577 or email kelvin@cwav.asn.au.

 

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 Project Documentation

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Advisory Group Members.pdfAdvisory Group Members
Advisory Group Terms of Reference.pdfAdvisory Group Terms of Reference
OHS Project Work Plan.pdfOHS Project Work Plan
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Health and Safety in CFW Organisations Nov 09.pdfHealth and Safety in CFW Organisations Nov 09
Residential Care Risk Management Strategy Book 2002 (To be updated).pdfResidential Care Risk Management Strategy Book 2002 (To be updated)