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Your Industry - Education
The education industry encompasses public and private schools and colleges, the early childhood, primary, secondary and tertiary sector.
Workers in the education sector can be exposed to a wide range of hazards which can have serious effects on their health and/or safety.
There has been plenty of research which shows that unionised and organised workplaces have a better OHS record than un-unionised sites as these sites are far more likely to have well-trained and resourced elected OHS Reps, joint OHS Committees and support from the union. This applies not only to traditional 'blue collar' workplaces, but workplaces in industries like education too.
WorkSafe Victoria has an industry webpage on Education where general information, publications, information on their programs, and so on, can be downloaded.
FAQs
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Offices - computers and eyesight
Does working on computers affect your eyes?
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Office space
What are the minimum space requirements for offices? [read more] -
Other FAQs
Workplace amenities, fire escapes and more..
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Office Hazards: Computers and VDUs - what are the guidelines?
Working with computers can cause workers a number of problems. Read more.
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Offices: Temperature and humidity – what are the “rules”?
The VTHC OHS Unit often receives questions like "What does the legislation say about temperature in offices?" [read more] -
Offices - what OHS legislation applies?
OHS legislation in Victoria is generic, and covers all workplaces - including offices. [read more] -
Electrical Equipment - What are the laws/guidelines?
Employers must ensure the workplace (including the plant) is safe and without risks to health - what does this mean for electrical equipment (eg testing and tagging)? [read more]
Hazard
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Silica
Silica dust is a hazard for workers in mines and quarries, construction and demolition, and workers in art rooms. [read more] -
Office hazards: Photocopiers, printers etc
Advice for OHS Reps and an Action Plan to contol the risks of office hazards. [read more] -
Sprains and strains
Sprains and strains are the most common injuries suffered by workers across all workplaces, and in all industries. [read more]
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Education Websites & information
There are a number of websites workers in the education sector can go to for more OHS information. [read more]
Regulations
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2.1 General Duties
General Duties are covered by Chapter 2, Part 2.1 of the regulations [read more]