Workplace Safety

Follow the links below to find information on workplace safety.

For information on work-related injury and occupational diseases, follow the links to the specific topic pages below.

Updated March 2011

45 Resources Found

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Title:	Workplace safety
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Getting a job in your teen years has many benefits.
Date:	Dec 2011

Title:	Occupational therapy
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Occupational therapists assist people to overcome various limitations in order to live more independent lives. They work in many environments, including schools, nursing homes, hospitals and workplaces.
Date:	Oct 2011

Title:	Pregnancy and work
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	It is up to you when you tell your employer that you are pregnant. Many women prefer to do this before they start to look pregnant.
Date:	Oct 2011

Title:	FAISD handbook: handbook of first aid instructions, safety directions, warning statements and general safety precautions for agricultural and veterinary chemicals
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	A consolidation of the First Aid Instructions, Warning Statements and General Safety Precautions applicable to Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals and Products, together with Safety Directions for those Products.
Date:	Sep 2011

Title:	Workplace safety - noise pollution
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Noise in the workplace can damage hearing. Hearing damage may occur when noise is higher than 85 decibels, which is about the loudness of heavy traffic. Damage can include tinnitus, hearing loss and other health problems such as headaches and fatigue. If you have to raise your voice or shout to be heard, or if your ears ring or sounds seem muffled afterwards, then the noise level was too loud and harmful.
Date:	Sep 2011

Title:	Workplace safety - manual handling injuries
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Manual handling is a common cause of injury in the workplace. Attention to posture and lifting technique can help, but research indicates that changing workplace design is the most effective way of preventing injuries. Organisations such as WorkSafe Victoria can offer information and advice.
Date:	Sep 2011

Title:	Workplace safety - hazardous substances
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace can lead to a variety of health effects, including poisoning, skin rashes and diseases of the lung, liver or kidney. Organisations such as WorkSafe Victoria can offer advice on how to reduce the risks of working with hazardous substances.
Date:	Sep 2011

Title:	Workplace safety - dangerous goods
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Dangerous goods in the workplace or home can blow up, burn, be corrosive or poison people. They should be used, stored and transported with great care. Organisations such as WorkSafe Victoria can give valuable information and advice on handling dangerous goods.
Date:	Sep 2011

Title:	Workplace safety - confined spaces
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	A confined space is any enclosed structure that has limited access and contains a potentially harmful atmosphere. Examples in the workplace include tanks, pits, chimneys and underground sewers or tunnels. When working in confined spaces, it is vital to devise proper emergency procedures and to rehearse them often. Rescues or attempting to rescue someone from a confined space can be very dangerous.
Date:	Sep 2011

Title:	Employment
Publisher:	HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:	Links to information on health issues associated with employment, including unemployment and workplace safety.
Date:	Sep 2011

Title:	Farm safety - confined spaces
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Confined spaces on farms are dangerous. Water tanks, silos, wells, vats. manure pits, tunnels and other confined spaces can suffocate a person with fumes or low oxygen levels. Farm workers, children and other people are at risk. People making a rescue attempt can also be in danger. Proper safety procedures are vital, including having a rescue plan and safety equipment.
Date:	Aug 2011

Title:	Farm safety - sheep and shearing
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Working with sheep can be dangerous. Badly designed shearing sheds and yards present a range of physical, chemical and biological hazards. A safe working environment can minimise the chances of injury and illness. Make sure shearing sheds are well designed, lit and ventilated, agricultural and veterinary chemicals are stored and used appropriately, and machinery is safe and well maintained.
Date:	Aug 2011

Title:	Farm safety - handling agrichemicals
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	There are many chemicals on the farm and some of them can be dangerous. Common agricultural chemicals include fuels, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and veterinary chemicals. Exposure to chemicals can lead to health effects including headache, poisoning, respiratory illness, burns, cancers and birth defects. Always follow the manufacturers' instructions for storage, transport, use and disposal of chemicals. Keep all chemicals locked away and out of reach of children and wear appropriate protective gear.
Date:	Aug 2011

Title:	Cadmium
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Cadmium is a metal used in the manufacture of batteries, and is also found in cigarette smoke. Ongoing exposure to cadmium can lead to adverse health effects, including certain kidney and lung conditions. Occupations at risk of cadmium exposure include battery manufacturing, welding or soldering, smelting, textile working and manufacturing. Some fertilised soils may contain high levels of cadmium.
Date:	Aug 2011

Title:	Sun protection in the workplace
Publisher:	The Cancer Council Australia
Description:	Provides information and links to resources about sun protection in the workplace.
Date:	Aug 2011

Title:	Farm safety - risks and hazards
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Farm safety hazards that can cause injury and illness include animals, chemicals, vehicles, machinery, electricity and other power supplies, dams, lakes, high places and the weather. Farm-related workplace accidents are preventable if proper safety procedures are used by all workers and family members at all times. Everyone working, visiting or living on a farm needs to understand the risks.
Date:	Jul 2011

Title:	Workplace health - coping with a critical incident
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	A critical incident is any event or series of events that is sudden, overwhelming, threatening or protracted. This may be an assault, threats, severe injury, death, fire or a bomb threat. Critical Incident Stress Management aims to help workers deal with the normal emotional reactions that may result from involvement in or exposure to critical incidents in the workplace.
Date:	Jun 2011

Title:	Skin cancer - protecting outdoor workers
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Skin cancer is a high risk for people who work outdoors. Both you and your employer have a responsibility to ensure your protection from sun damage. There are various ways to reduce your exposure to the sun. Sunscreen alone is not enough - use protective clothing and hats, and avoid being outdoors in the middle of the day.
Date:	Jun 2011

Title:	Eye safety at work
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Any job that involves airborne particles or hazardous substances carries a risk of eye injury. Ordinary eyewear does not protect you against injury and contact lenses may worsen an eye injury. Reduce your risk of workplace eye injuries by wearing protection equipment and making sure prevention measures are followed.
Date:	Jun 2011

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