This webinar explores the rapid and large-scale changes that workplaces of different sizes and across various industries have undertaken to address the WHS risks and challenges presented by COVID-19. Safe Work Australia partnered with Comcare to broadcast a webinar as part of National Safe Work Month 2020 – Accelerated workplace change in the face of COVID-19. The webinar explores the rapid and large-scale changes that workplaces of different sizes and across various industries have undertaken to address the WHS risks and challenges presented by COVID-19. Topics covered include: • new WHS risks • WHS duties • mental health • working from home • leadership and culture • safety systems • ongoing risk management of exposure to COVID-19.

A COVID-19 work health and safety risk assessment is an essential step for all small businesses to manage the risks from COVID-19. For more information, go to http://safeworkaustralia.gov.au

The risk of COVID-19 exposure is increased when working in close contact with others. Physical distancing is important to keep your workplace safe. For more information, go to http://safeworkaustralia.gov.au

Work health and safety is not set and forget – risks can change and new risks can emerge. Undertake continuous risk management in your workplace through COVID-19 and beyond. Visit safeworkmonth.swa.gov.au to download WHS resources or safeworkaustralia.gov.au to learn more about risk management.

This video is part 4 in our Avoiding Utility Strikes toolbox series. Before working near overhead powerlines, it’s important to understand the safe approach limits for people and minimum safe clearance distances for machinery to ensure work is carried out safely.

This video is part 2 in our Avoiding Utility Strikes toolbox series. Locating underground utilities is a vital process in avoiding a utility strike. This video explains how to look for visual clues, using cable locators and why potholing is a critical process