Physical Injury - Disease

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Long Distance Air Travel (FS39)

Where employees regularly undertake long distance air travel, organisations may need to undertake a risk analysis to determine the risk of exposure to employees having regard to the best medical data available.  Current medical information on DVT should be made available to all employees planning to travel by air.

This will enable employees to be better informed and able to recognise potential problems or know to consult their doctor before travelling by air. 

Last Updated: 1 Nov 2004

This fact sheet provides employers with information on Legionnaires’ disease, the risk factors which contribute to contraction and advice on risk control mechanisms.

Last Updated: 1 Nov 2004

This fact sheet provides advice to employers in the Commonwealth jurisdiction who allow employees and others to take informal breaks from their work to smoke outside buildings occupied by Commonwealth employers. It also alerts employers, employees and others about the hazards associated with exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

Last Updated: 1 Nov 2004

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global health alert for authorities to be aware of a new atypical pneumonia called Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) which has been found in several countries in South East Asia and other countries where people have travelled after visiting infected areas. This fact sheet provides advice on SARS including the main symptoms and the areas affected thus far. 

Last Updated: 27 Apr 2005

Employers' policies and procedures may include, amongst other things, a requirement for vaccination against specific diseases before travel is permitted, or alternatively, might seek to eliminate the risk by not permitting an employee to travel to areas where diseases are known to exist. However, vaccination is a personal choice and no employees should be vaccinated against their wishes. 

Last Updated: 22 Jun 2004

Summary report on a project investigating the possible link between occupational overuse syndrome (OOS) and workplace stressors.

Last Updated: 7 Mar 2005

POSTER: Reducing overuse injury - Don't Risk Your Health to Make a Living (OHS38)

A2 sized poster designed to encourage healthy movement and activity during worktime to reduce overuse type injuries.

Hardcopy only

Taking control of occupational overuse syndrome (OHS05) [ PDF 831 kb]

A pilot prevention program. For senior managers, and managers in the workplace. A practical reference that provides tools for developing and implementing an effective Occupational Overuse Syndrome prevention program, applying the principles of the SRC Commission OHS Risk Management Model in an office environment.

Last Updated: 18 Aug 2004 (PDF)

Slips, trips and falls are among the most common causes of non-fatal injuries to employees in the Commonwealth jurisdiction. This publication provides an overview of the key issues related to slips, trips and falls, including information sources to assist implementation of effective prevention strategies.

Last Updated: 24 Jun 2004

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.

Last Updated: 27 Jul 2004

POSTER: Step safely - Avoid slips, trips and falls (OHS41)

A2 sized poster designed to increase safety awareness, and assist to prevent stairway accidents and injuries.

Hardcopy only

POSTER: Safe Commuting - Watch Where You're Going (OHS39)

A2 sized poster designed to help raise awareness of the importance of arriving to work safely.

Hardcopy only

POSTER: Safe Lunchtime Sport - Keep Your Eye on the Ball (OHS40)

A2 sized poster designed to increase safety awareness, and assist in reducing lunch time sport related injuries.

Hardcopy only

A guide for employers

Last Updated: 27 Sept 2006

For further Information, refer to the Approved Codes of Practice