of the scope of OHS issues and the percentages of the issues integrated into vocational training in 2010. What is not known from this report is the quality and effectiveness of the training. 2 The most frequently identified issues in OHS units of competency in training packages examined (Misko, 2010, p. 51). Issues identified in content analysis percent units State and territory, federal or international legislation, regulations and legal obligations 98.4 Hazards and hazardous situations 98.4 Protective personal equipment and clothing 82.8 Material safety data sheets/job safety analysis, safety plans or programs, safety, policies and workplace procedures 68.8 Recording, reporting and documentation of OHS issues and events (including developing systems for these) 67.2 Following or developing required emergency procedures 64.1 Reporting of incidents or potential incidents to appropriate designated person and others 57.8 Addressing duty of care requirements 57.8 Identifying risks and applying corrective action (including development of appropriate risk management and control processes) 51.6 Addressing issues of cultural differences, barriers, and diversity, including individuals with specific needs 42.2 Understanding signage, safety guards and warning signals (including developing systems for establishing these) 40.6 Maintaining or developing suitable layout of plant or establishment and keeping work spaces clean and tidy 40.6 Maintaining and following processes for ergonomic safety 35.9 Following procedures for environmental safety and care (including storing and disposing of hazardous substances and clean areas) 29.7 The ASCC released Guidance on preparing a simple OHS business case in 2007 as part of building a greater understanding of the case for applying OHS management tools and how this would contribute to improved business outcomes. It provided guidance for OHS practitioners, officers and managers on how to prepare an effective business case for introducing an OHS solution at the workplace that ‘sets out the reasons for the intervention, including the relevant legal obligations, and ensures that safety management is cost effective’ (ASCC, 2007, pp. 1). Over the life of the National OHS Strategy, jurisdictions have promoted the message safe business is good business and through initiatives like the Serious about Safe Business approach referred to above and SafeWork South Australia’s Safe Business is Good Business information sessions. These ensured business, and particularly small business, had access to materials and information about how effective OHS management contributes to improved business outcomes.
2003 Notified Fatalities Collection (NFC) A collection of information on fatalities notified to jurisdictions under OHS legislation, 2003 to present Safe Work Australia and all jurisdictions 2005 Traumatic Injury Fatalities Database (TIF) A database on injury fatalities using NDS, NFC and coroner’s information, 2005 to present. Safe Work Australia, all jurisdictions, National Coroners Information System 2005 to present Work-related Injury Survey (WRIS) Four yearly survey of injuries, 2005–06 to present. ABS, Safe Work Australia 2010 to present Australian Mesothelioma Registry Collection of information on mesothelioma incidence and mortality and associated asbestos exposure, 2010 to present. Safe Work Australia, Comcare, Cancer Institute NSW, Monash Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health. OHS RESEARCH TITLE DESCRIPTION CONDUCTED BY 2009 to 2014 People at Work Project People @ Work is a psychosocial risk assessment process University of Qld, Australian National University, Australian Research Council (ARC), Queensland, Safe Work Australia, Victoria, New Wales and the Commonwealth 2012 Australian Workplace Barometer Report on psychosocial safety climate and worker health in Australia. Survey undertaken in six Australian states and territories. University of SA, ARC, South Australia and Safe Work Australia
2012 Residual Chemicals in Shipping Containers This research was commissioned by Safe Work Australia to investigate worker exposures when unpacking shipping containers at retail warehouse or distribution centres. Safe Work Australia and Massey University with advice from WorkCover NSW, WorkSafe Victoria, AQIS, Customs, AMSA, ACCI, Nordiko 2010 Occupational Noise Induced Hearing Loss in Australia Occupational hearing loss (ONIHL) is a significant health and economic problem in Australia. Between July 2002 and June 2007 there were about 16 500 successful workers’ compensation claims for industrial deafness involving permanent impairment due to noise. The economic burden of ONIHL is borne by workers and their families, business owners and managers, and the wider society. Safe Work Australia Australian Dept. of Health and Ageing with advice from academic experts and OHS regulator experts from Western Australia and Queensland. 2012 Human health hazard assessment and classification of carbon nanotubes The report recommends carbon nanotubes should be classified as hazardous unless toxicological or other data for specific types implies otherwise. National Industrial Chemicals Notification and assessment Scheme, Safe Work Australia 2012 Measurements of particle emissions from nanotechnology processes, with assessment of measuring techniques and workplace controls The Measurements of Particle Emissions from Nanotechnology Processes, with Assessment of Measuring Techniques and Workplace Controls report recommends the use of readily available handheld measuring instruments and conventional sampling techniques for airborne contaminants for measuring exposure to nanomaterials Queensland University of Technology, Workplace Health Safety Queensland and Safe Work Australia
2005 to 2012 Nationally Uniform Construction Induction Training Improved national consistency and reduced unnecessary duplication for business operators and workers (2005-12) 2007 Core Elements of OHS This COAG endorsed project undertaken by the ASCC to reform the national Standards framework to develop consolidated principles which should be included in a nationally consistent Act and be used as the basis for all future Standards. This work informed the 2008 national review into model Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Laws ASCC 2009 to present National Workplace Inspector Training and Development Reference Group Developed shared resources and benchmarking to support agreed national inspector competencies, technical skills, knowledge and emerging issues, aligned to the National OHS Strategy HWSA 2009 to 2012 Regulators in Harmony Project HWSA approved a framework for all regulators to work together to develop common approaches to the administration and enforcement of uniform WHS laws. 2009-12 HWSA National Standards National Standard for Manual (July 2007) National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work (December 2005) National Standard for Construction Work [NOHSC: 1016 (2005)] December 2004 National Standard for Limiting Occupational Exposure to Ionising Radiation [NOHSC: 1013 (1995)] – ARPANSA Radiation Protection Series No.1: Republished March 2002 National Codes of Practice
EFFECTIVE INCENTIVES TITLE DESCRIPTION CONDUCTED BY 2012 Workplace Safety Program $500 rebates for NSW small businesses that installed safety equipment or made modifications was part of a $12.5 million workplace safety program NSW WorkCover 2007 to 2009 Tractor Rollover Protection Victorian orchardists received a $400 rebate per machine to install ROPS on up to tractors per farm business - 500 rebates provided. WorkSafe Victoria 2000 to 2004 The Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS) Rebate Scheme Part of the NSW Government's $4.1 million rural safety program. Under the scheme, farmers received a $200 rebate to fit rollover protection structures to their tractors. Rebates were also made available for power take-off guarding and for upgrading silos and field bins. WorkCover NSW and medium business programs Free 3 hour OHS consultancy program for small business to assist workplaces manage OHS. Free 6 hour OHS consultancies as part of a targeted intervention program for medium sized employers. The programs have provided over $7 million in assistance to 18,000 Victorian workplaces to raise awareness and build internal capability to manage OHS effectively. WorkSafe Victoria funding Over 100 projects costing $21 million for a range of programs delivered by industry groups to help build OHS awareness and capability across wide range of industries and organisations. WorkSafe Victoria
2012 Guidance for Workers Provided information on OHS for young workers in the ACT ACT WorkSafe 2012 WorkSafe Smart Move Safety and health resource package for high school students going on work experience and work placements. There are resources for students and teachers WA Department of Commerce 2010 Talking Safety with Young Workers Self-paced and interactive modules about how to effectively manage, consult and communicate with young workers about safety Youthsafe and the Australian Retailer's Association, with support from WorkCover NSW 2006 SafeStart OHS kit for secondary school students NT WorkSafe 2009 Youth@Work Provides information on both OHS and industrial relations SafeWork SA 2006 Code of Practice Children and Young Workers Queensland To assist employers in managing the specific OHS associated with having children and young workers in the workplace Queensland 2006 A Guide Getting Students to Work...Safely—Guiding principles for health and safety education for students in transition from school to work Outlined six key principles for teaching health and safety to students preparing to enter the workplace ASCC 2010 A series of resources for young workers and those who supervise and manage them for field officers in group training organisations, employers, parents and apprentices developed by YouthSafe with NSW WorkCover funding. WorkCover NSW