Asthma is a growing problem in Australia and is an occupational health issue in many workplaces, yet not enough is being done about it. As the health and safety rep, you can ensure that this issue is addressed in your workplace. A strategy should be in place in all workplaces to firstly prevent exposure to sensitisers (eg dusts) and secondly protect people with asthma from exposure to triggers (eg cigarette smoke).
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HSR Conference 2020 - Risks to Psychological Health
Psychosocial Health - What are the risks, how do you identify them, and how can I address them? Sometimes psychosocial health can be tougher to understand in the context of a HSR, but HSRs have all the same powers under the Act to address psychosocial hazards in their workplace, and employers have the same duty to address these hazards as they would a physical hazard.
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OHS Training at Victorian Trades Hall Council
The Victorian Trades Hall Council's OHS Training Unit is one of the most experienced training providers in Victoria. We provide training in multiple locations around Melbourne's suburbs as well as across regional Victoria.
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