To help mitigate this, the regulator partnered with governments, businesses, industry and unions to develop a what it describes as a “widely supported, evidence-based plan” designed to improve workers’ outcomes and allow them to return to work in a timely, safe and sustainable manner.
Breakthrough was charged with breaching sections 32 and 39 of the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011, for failing to comply with a health and safety duty and failing to preserve an incident site, respectively. Probuild was also charged with breaching section 32. According to NT WorkSafe, Breakthrough workers were removing asbestos sheets from the exterior facade of a breezeway’s roof when the incident occurred. The workers had earlier signed induction forms, despite not doing an induction.
Mental health matters! Working in healthy safe workplaces and doing meaningful work, can help prevent mental ill-health. It gives us a feeling of purpose and a sense of worth where we are challenged to do great things, meet new people, stay socially connected and encounter different ideas. It’s also our livelihood, providing a source of income and independence. Getting back to work after illness or injury can help people recover faster, and is good for business. Safety starts with you this Safe Work Month
Today marks the beginning of national Safe Work Month – a timely reminder that no matter what you do, safety starts with you. There are plenty of ways to get involved. Start a safety conversation in your workplace today by using the free tools now available on our Safe Work Month web page. |
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