Workers who do not hold a scaffold licence must not erect, alter or dismantle a scaffold where the risk of a person or object falling is more than four metres. Changing or altering scaffold can put you and others at risk of serious injury or even death.
This year, International Day of Mourning will be observed on Monday 29 April. It is a day to honour people whose lives have been lost or forever changed by simply going to work.
2024 World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day
Sunday 28 April 2024 is World Day for Safety and Health at Work (World Day) and Workers' Memorial Day. Our latest data shows that in 2022, 195 workers in Australia were fatally injured at work. This concerning statistic amplifies the importance of increasing awareness around work health and safety to prevent work-related injuries and fatalities. Psychological health and safety in the workplace report Workers exposed to psychosocial hazards in the workplace are at greater risk of developing a work-related psychological injury, and poorer mental health outcomes. s exposed to psychosocial hazards in the workplace are at greater risk of developing a work-related psychological injury, and poorer mental health outcomes.
National Safe Work Month is a time to commit to building a safe and healthy workplace. This year’s theme – for everyone’s safety, work safely – encourages individuals and organisations to prioritise safety in the workplace, because protecting workers’ mental health is just as important as protecting their physical health.
October is National Safe Work Month—a time to commit to building a safe and healthy workplace
On 13 and 14 September 2023 MATES in Construction acknowledged Fly the Flag Day.
Mend Services also acknowledged the day to raise mental health awareness and start the conversation on suicide prevention working closely with industry leaders to improve mental health for the construction industry. Construction workers are 6 times more likely to die from suicide than from an accident at work. Ongoing education and support to reduce this risk is critical. The building and construction industry has developed programs and support mechanisms that are genuinely innovative to address suicide and mental health through the workplace with Mates in Construction. This model has been very effective, it is now being used in other industries including transport. The impact of mental health and suicide prevention is a community necessity and must not only be an industry drive but have wholistic support through government funding and health services delivery. Mend is fortunate to work alongside Mates In Construction, Master Builder’s Association of NSW, both principle contractors and building companies to positively impact change. Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world; and Australian businesses have a duty to protect outdoor workers from ultra-violet (UV) radiation by providing suitable shade, systems of work and adequate PPE.
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