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Retirement Considerations webcast
Like any new chapter in your life, preparation can go a long way in ensuring you’re emotionally and financially ready for the road ahead.
Safe Work ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog updates transition to GHS Revision 7
has extended the start date for the transitional period towards adopting the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Revision 7 to 1 January 2021.
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SA enforces exposure limit for respirable crystalline silica
implemented a reduced workplace exposure limit (WEL) for respirable crystalline silica on 1 July 2020.
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Action calendar - Self-Care September 2020
No-one's perfect. But so often we compare our insides to other people's outsides. This month is encouraging everyone to be kinder to themselves (as well as others), especially when things go wrong. Self-care increases our resilience and helps us get more out of life. It also helps us accept others as they are too.
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R U OK?
2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected and, for those who are able, be willing to support those around us.
New online information session - Report a safety issue (UniSafe)
A new online information session has been uploaded to the HSW website.
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HSW Handbook and Broken Links - update
The HSW team has further amended broken links within handbook chapters, FAQs and associated documents.
HSW Handbook and Broken Links - update
The HSW team has further amended broken links within handbook chapters, FAQs and associated documents.
HR Tips - Managing and resolving staff complaints
Unresolved staff complaints can be damaging to the workplace, they may prevent staff from working effectively, and can be harmful to individuals and teams. Staff complaints come in all shapes and sizes. Some complaints are simply resolved through discussion, others are more complex and may require careful investigation, time and sensitivity to resolve. As a Supervisor, you have a key role to play in supporting your staff to resolve their complaints.Â
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