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Research and evidence Comcare

WEBComcare supports research designed to prevent harm, promote work health and safety, and improve participation and productivity.

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URL: https://www.comcare.gov.au/safe-healthy-work/research-evidence

WHS laws are changing Comcare

WEBLatest changes to WHS laws July 2024. The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023, which passed parliament in December 2023, introduces a new offence of industrial manslaughter for the Commonwealth Work Health and Safety Act 2011.. Taking effect on 1 July 2024, the offence carries maximum …

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Comcare's role under the WHS Act Comcare

WEBComcare’s functions as the regulator include to: monitor and enforce compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011. provide advice and information to duty holders and the community. foster a cooperative, consultative relationship between duty holders, workers and their …

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Physical hazards Comcare

WEBThe Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2023–33, which identifies priority work-related conditions and industries based on injury, illness and workers affected. Identify, assess and control hazards. Page last reviewed: 10 June 2022. Physical hazards are factors or conditions within the environment that can harm your health.

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People at Work: a free evidence-based psychosocial risk

WEBThis free risk assessment tool, supported by Australian WHS regulators, helps workplaces better identify and manage risks to psychological health. Comcare’s People at Work factsheet (PDF, 954.3 KB) provides workplaces with more information about this digital tool and answers some frequently asked questions. Through People at Work, …

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Health and safety representatives (HSRs) Comcare

WEBMore information. Call us on 1300 366 979 or email [email protected] for advice on workplace health and safety issues. Page last reviewed: 04 March 2024. Information for workers who are health and safety representatives (HSRs) or are interested in becoming a health and safety …

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Work Health and Safety Act (WHS Act) Comcare

WEBComcare's role under the WHS Act. Comcare administers the Commonwealth Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 and is the national regulator for work health and safety.

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Safety practitioners and advisers Comcare

WEBA safety practitioner educates and supports an organisation's executives, managers, workers and health and safety representatives (HSRs) to understand their responsibilities under work health and safety laws. Many organisations have in-house safety practitioners. Key tasks may include: supporting safety committees and HSRs to …

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Effective Health and Wellbeing Programs report

WEBThis report includes a review of the literature in relation to the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of health. and wellbeing programs, both nationally and internationally. It provides simple guidance to assist organisations and workplaces in designing, developing, implementing and evaluating such programs, and makes

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Mental health stigma in the workplace Comcare

WEBMental health stigma is the negative view or attitude towards people struggling with their mental health, including those living with a mental health condition, such as anxiety or depression. Stigma in the workplace can: prevent those struggling with their mental health from feeling safe to disclose and seek support from their employer …

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Benefits of safe and healthy work Comcare

WEBThis includes: improved health and wellbeing. greater productivity. higher performance. increased job satisfaction. greater work participation and increased social inclusion. increased individual, team and organisational resilience. lower absenteeism rates. less workplace injury and workers’ compensation claims.

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Biological hazards Comcare

WEBSafe Work Australia provides practical advice to help you identify and manage biological hazards: National Hazard Exposure Worker Surveillance: Exposure to biological hazards and the provision of controls against biological hazards in Australian workplaces. Identify, assess and control hazards guidance, reports and case studies.

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Work Health and Safety Regulations Comcare

WEBThe Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 are made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. The Regulations: detail what is required to support the duties in the Act. specify the way some duties must be carried out. set the procedural and administrative requirements of the Act, such as licences for specific activities and record …

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Work health and safety management plan

WEBThe purpose of this Plan is to establish and maintain an effective health and safety management system. (. ) is committed to implementing a structured approach to workplace health and safety in order to achieve a consistently high standard of safety performance. This Plan will assist legislation. This Plan applies to all.

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Computers and workstations Office Safety tool

WEBPoor posture is a common contributing factor to musculoskeletal disorders. To prevent musculoskeletal disorders, you should be able to adjust your workstation equipment to your needs. Your workstation consists of your desk, chair, monitor, keyboard and mouse. See phones and mobiles for phone setup and safety.

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Psychosocial hazards Comcare

WEBPsychosocial hazards are aspects of work which have the potential to cause psychological or physical harm. The Model Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work identifies 14 psychosocial hazards. This section provides information on what they are, the risks they pose and how to eliminate or minimise them in your workplace.

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Allied health professionals Comcare

WEB1. Through the claims manager. If the employee’s claim is managed by Comcare, you can submit their relevant allied health services invoices for payment in three ways: Digitally via Tyro Health - This is our preferred invoicing method and the quickest way to get paid. by email at [email protected].

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Independent medical examiners Comcare

WEBIndependent medical examinations have two key functions: To support a claims manager to obtain additional information and medical evidence in relation to an employees’ claim. These examinations are made under Section 57 of the SRC Act. To support a rehabilitation authority (employer) to better understand an employees’ capacity to engage in

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