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 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.
- Cancer Council WA - Working safely in the sun presentation
- Cancer Council WA - SunSmart
- Cancer Council WA - Occupational exposure to UV radiation: Workers' compensation claims paid in Australia 2000-2009
- Cancer Council WA - Skin Cancer and outdoor work: A guide for employers
- SafeWork Australia -Guidance Note for the Protection of Workers from the Ultraviolet Radiation in Sunlight
- Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety - UV Index Data
- Bureau of Meteorology - National UV Index forecast
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.
Download 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 6th February 2012
Additional materials: Powerpoint Presentation [PDF].
Episode 6: Keeping it quiet at work
This session covers the risk management of noise in workplaces.
Additional materials: Powerpoint Presentation [PDF].
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.
Additional materials: Powerpoint Presentation [PDF]
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.
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.
Additional materials: Powerpoint Presentation [PDF]
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.
Additional materials: Powerpoint Presentation [PDF]