COVID-19 resources from the Work Safe Regulators
COVID-19 pandemic has an unprecedented impact on the workplace. The pandemic gives us a chance to reassess the business practices and risks associated with operating the business.
The Regulators such as Safe Work Australia, NT WorkSafe and regulators in other jurisdictions have been proactive and supporting the workplaces. Here is the summary of resources in one spot to help you navigate the uncertainty that comes with these changes:
Safe Work Australia prepared a comprehensive suite of resources that cover different areas: aged care, education, agriculture, construction, in-home services, small businesses, fly-in-fly-out and taxis to name a fewhttps://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/covid-19-information-workplaces
NT WorkSafe prepared FAQ for employees, employers and healthcare providers https://worksafe.nt.gov.au/workers-compensation/covid-19-faqs
WorkSafe Queensland focused on the impact on risk management
https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/news/2020/coronavirus-covid-19-workplace-risk-management
Western Australian regulator focused on guiding transport
https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/atoms/files/safe_transport_during_the_covid-19_pandemic_guide_003.pdf and construction industries
https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/publications/building-and-construction-minimising-risk-covid-19
SafeWork Victoria focused on the framework and main areas of exposure, prevention, support and compensation
https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19
SafeWork NSW gave the similar guidance but also covered topics such as mental health and workplace violence in these uncertain times
https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/resource-library/COVID-19-Coronavirus
SafeWork SA mostly relied on SafeWork Australia resources
https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/covid-19-information-workplaces/other-resources/national-statement-regulatory-intent-covid-19
WorkSafe Tasmania emphasised the responsibility of an employer to keep up to date with the COVID-19 updates
https://worksafe.tas.gov.au/topics/Health-and-Safety/safety-alerts/coronavirus