Safety and Prevention
All safety and prevention publications are listed here.
Air conditioning and thermal comfort in Australian Public Service offices (OHS 32)
Information for health and safety representatives.
Beyond working well: A better practice guide
A practical approach to improving psychological injury prevention and management in the workplace.
Building a case to invest in OHS and organisational health (Pub 76)
This publication outlines the elements of organisational health, the benefits employers can expect to receive from investing in organisational health initiatives and how to write a business case to obtain funding for investment.
Bullying in the workplace (OHS 65)
A guide to prevention for managers and supervisors.
Call Centres: A guide to safe work (OHS 62)
This guide provides advice to employers on the potential hazards associated with work in call centres (also known as contact centres) and advice on how to manage those hazards, by giving examples of good practice.
Competency-based occupational health and safety training (OHS 22)
Lists resources that are useful in the development and implementation of competency-based OHS training programs, to meet training responsibilities under the OHS Act.
An employer's guide to conducting an election for a health and safety representative (HSR) in the Commonwealth jurisdiction.
Guidance on the management of eye health in the workplace (OHS 63)
This guide provides general advice regarding the management of eye health. It is designed to assist employers and their employees to work together to ensure a working environment that is safe and without risks.
Guide to preventing slips, trips and falls (OHS 35)
Guidelines to assist employers and supervisors to develop a systematic approach to preventing workplace slips, trips and falls. Includes identification of common hazards, with practical strategies to eliminate and control them.
Hazardous substance exemptions (OHS 44)
Guidance on the application, assessment and approval process for exemptions from prohibitions on hazardous substances with carcinogenic properties.
Health and Safety Management Arrangements
Provides guidance on consultation arrangements, a summary of the mandatory requirements for HSMAs and suggestions for additional elements.
Health and safety representative handbook (OHS 4)
A guide for HSRs in the Commonwealth jurisdiction.
Identifying hazards in the workplace (OHS 10)
To help program managers and supervisors to understand risk management principles, and practise effective risk management in the workplace. A structured risk management program can lead to better OHS practice and performance.
Injury prevention: Some practical suggestions for managers (Pub 34)
This brochure outlines some practical suggestions for managers to consider that will help to ensure that OHS and injury prevention are given the attention that they require.
Literature review into best practice for preventing and managing customer aggression
This literature review defines customer aggression and identifies measures that can be taken to prevent and manage the risks associated with this occupational hazard.
Looking after your employees during times of change (Pub 72)
Guidance for employers to integrate occupational health and safety and risk management into corporate planning during times of organisational change.
Major hazard facilities (OHS 70)
An overview of the Commonwealth legislation.
Officewise: A guide to health and safety in the office (OHS 1)
This guide is designed as a resource for managers, supervisors and anyone involved in office work.
OHS in contractor management (OHS 48)
This guidance provides key points to consider before, during and after the engagement of contractors and how to manage OHS through the contract to ensure workplace safety outcomes.
OHS preparedness for an influenza pandemic (OHS 66)
This guidance provides information to employers on managing the occupational health and safety risks associated with an influenza pandemic.
