Work safe so you can get home safe

The lead up to the holidays is the busiest time in the workplace.

Victoria, let’s resist the rush and remember what matters most

For many workers, the end-of-year rush brings increased pressure, tighter deadlines, and unfortunately, greater workplace risk.

So, please, avoid taking shortcuts and keep safety top of mind in your day to day.

If you’re a business owner or leader, please look out for your team and don’t let deadlines come before their safety.

Safety resources for leaders

Resources to support safety and wellbeing at your workplace

OHS responsibilities and duties  

Your obligations and duties to create a safe work environment.

Psychological health  

Everything about psychological health in one place.

Work-related fatigue  

Work-related fatigue is an acute and/or ongoing state that leads to physical, mental or emotional exhaustion and prevents people from functioning safely.

Ready to activate holiday-mode?

Shortcuts don’t bring the holidays closer. Be aware of common hazards around you.

Slips, trips and falls  

Everything about slips, trips and falls in one place.

Hazardous manual handling  

Everything about hazardous manual handling in one place.

Driving  

Everything about driving in one place.

WorkSafe Advisory

WorkSafe Advisory is available between 8:00 am and 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

1800 136 089 More contact options

Translating and interpreting service

Call 131 450 to translate this information or to speak to WorkSafe in your language.

For more information about this free service, visit Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National).

For people with hearing or speech loss

An effective way for you to contact us is using the National Relay Service.