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WorkSafe Information Sessions podcast

Welcome to the WorkSafe Information Sessions podcast. WorkSafe, a division of the Western Australian Department of Commerce, holds regular 4thought lunchtime information sessions throughout the Perth metropolitan area. These sessions are free of charge and cover a range of occupational safety and health topics. The "WorkSafe Information Sessions" podcast makes the best of these presentations available as podcasts for listeners unable to attend the sessions.

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Episodes

Episode 10: Investigations

One of the functions of a safety and health representative is to regularly inspect the workplace areas you were elected to represent at agreed times and frequency. However you may also find yourself inspecting your workplace following an accident or dangerous incident.

This podcast outlines how to carry out an investigation.

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Episode 9: Workplace blowups

In 2011 WorkSafe presented a session on occupational stress and workplace conflict including bullying. With growing OSH concerns about occupational stress, unresolved conflict and bullying, where do you start to navigate the minefield of stress and workplace conflict? This session (divided into three parts) will provide you with an understanding of occupational stress and unresolved conflict and the implications for management, employees, individuals and the workplace.

While the session has been divided into three parts, WorkSafe recommend that you endeavour to listen to each part to get a full understanding of the topics discussed.

Part 1: Bullying

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Part 2: Stress

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Part 3: Conflict

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Episode 8: Working safely in the sun - UV radiation

Presenter Lauren Zappa SunSmart Workplace Coordinator, Cancer Council Western Australia

There are many work environments in Western Australia where workers are exposed to high levels of UV radiation from the sun. This presentation will cover the basics of recognition, evaluation, and control of sun related skin damage in the workplace.

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Episode 7: New work health and safety laws

WA has been participating in the harmonisation of occupational health and safety laws.

The federal, state and territory governments are working towards the new laws for implementation across Australia.

Listen to this podcast to learn more about the proposed act, regulations and codes and how they may affect you in the workplace.

This session was recorded on 10th August 2012


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Episode 6: Keeping it quiet at work

This session covers the risk management of noise in workplaces.

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Episode 4: An unguarded moment can ruin your day - safeguarding of machinery and plant - Part Two

Lack of guarding on machinery continues to be a significant cause of workplace deaths and injuries. Guarding is required for all types of plant and equipment where there is a risk of contact with dangerous parts. This can include items as diverse as brake presses, conveyors and some office equipment.

This session is broken into two parts. Part Two needs to be viewed in conjunction with the Powerpoint presentation as it covers practical ways to guard plant in workplaces.

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Episode 3: An unguarded moment can ruin your day - safeguarding of machinery and plant - Part One

Lack of guarding on machinery continues to be a significant cause of workplace deaths and injuries in Western Australia. Guarding is required for all types of plant and equipment where there is a risk of contact with dangerous parts. This can include items as diverse as brake presses, conveyors and some office equipment.

This session is broken into two parts. Part One explores a risk management approach and looks at the Code of Practice.

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Episode 2: It's no fun: managing drugs and alcohol at work

Workplace drug and alcohol testing is sometimes promoted as a straightforward solution to major problems. The reality is more complex. This presentation gives advice on how to assess and control these problems.

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Episode 1: Traffic management

A senior WorkSafe inspector shares his knowledge and skills, talking about common problems with and around vehicles and how to comply with obligations under Western Australia's Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations.

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