WorkSafe WA

Step into our WorkSafe wonderland! 🎄✨ Our festive decorations are lighting up the workspace and spreading holiday cheer. Please note: The office will be closed from Monday 23 December, and will reopen on Thursday 2 January. Wishing you all a safe and joyful festive season! ❤️ #WorkSafeWonderland #FestiveSeason

This busy festive season, let’s show respect to our hardworking retail and service workers who help make our holidays so special! 🤝💖 Everyone deserves to feel safe at work. #happyholidays #respect #kindnessmatters

🚨 Engineered stone reminder 🔔 The transition period for engineered stone is almost over, any contracts signed before 1 January 2024 must be installed before 31 December 2024. From 1 January 2025, all manufacturing, importation and installation of engineered stone will be banned. 🚫 This proactive step toward reducing silica exposure will create a safer environment for everyone. For more information visit our website: https://ow.ly/kzRq50Ut5c2 #safetyfirst #banengineeredstone #silicaawareness

According to Mental Health Commission of Western Australia, 1 in 5 Western Australians experience mental health pressures in any given year. Over time, these stress hormones can cause significant damage to the body and quality of life. As the busy holiday season approaches, it’s crucial to remain aware of and support colleagues who may be experiencing work-related stress. If you or a colleague are struggling, be sure you: 🧠 Take adequate breaks 🧠 Look for the signs! Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not there 🧠 Check in and actively listen (especially for those injured) 🧠 Seek/offer support from helplines or EAP 🧠 The way people treat you is not a reflection on you. Prevention is better than cure. So, let’s work together to create a safer and happier environment for everyone. Psychological signs: https://ow.ly/1PsG50Ut4GR Helpline organisations: https://ow.ly/gkOk50Ut4GS

BBQ season is officially upon us. Here are a few safety tips to minimise the risk of a fire or explosion from LP gas. 🔥 Ensure LPG cylinder is < 9kg 🔥 Check legible test mark 🔥 Avoid transporting the cylinder in an enclosed boot 🔥 Ensure ventilation (windows down) 🔥 Store LPG cylinders in upright, secured position on floor (away from ignition) 🔥 No smoking 🔥 Remove immediately upon arrival To learn more information visit: https://ow.ly/gn7y50UruZT

WorkSafe wishes you and your family a safe and happy festive season 🎅🎄✨ Our offices will be closed from Monday 23 December, reopening on Thursday 2 January. During this time we will also pause our social media activities to give our staff a well-deserved break. Staff will be on call for urgent matters. You can find emergency contact details on our website 👉 https://ow.ly/ih2750UrtMJ

On Wednesday, we hosted a morning tea to celebrate our Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) 🎉✨ It was a fantastic opportunity for HSRs to network, share insights and HSR matters! Thank you to everyone who attended. We can't wait to host more sessions in the future! Discover essential tools to advocate for safety in your workplace. Visit our website 👉https://ow.ly/U40q50UqpHS #healthandsafety #networking

‘Tis the season for work Christmas parties 🎄🎉 While you take time to wind down and spend time with colleagues this festive season, it is important to remember that work events and parties are an extension of the workplace, so please act responsibly and be respectful to others. If you’re drinking or tired, don’t drive. Make alternate travel arrangements.

Employers have a duty to provide a healthy and safe workplace for all workers. We’ve developed a new information sheet for employers, Communicating with migrant and multicultural workers about work health and safety, and a residential aged care case study. Access these resources on our website – https://lnkd.in/g25zuusi

📢 Have you read the November issue of ThinkSafe magazine? This edition contains articles on: 🚜 agricultural safety 💭 insights from the landmark study report 🚫 new regulations for all crystalline silica processes 👮 fraudulent qualifications in the WA mining industry. Read online or print it out for your workplace - https://ow.ly/OyTT50Umaqz