SLOW DOWN AND STAY SAFE

Posted on 14 December 2022

With 3 weeks left in the year, WorkSafe are reminding employers of their duty of care amongst the rush to meet deadlines before Christmas.

Because the lead up to holidays have historically proven especially dangerous, WorkSafe are promoting preventative resources and guidance, arranged by industry:

And by hazard:

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