Workplace safety is not only a right but also a legal obligation. Workplace health and safety (WHS) aims to safeguard the physical, mental, and social well-being of those involved in any employment. It can be boiled down to a basic principle: every worker is entitled to perform their job duties in a secure and protected environment.
The Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2023-2033 has been agreed upon by all Australian governments. This new strategy aims to reduce work-related injury and death rates by 30% over the next decade. This strategy outlines the principles to improve work health and safety practices across Australia.
Aim of New WHS Strategy:
The new WHS Strategy is targeting these main areas of workplace safety:
- Reduce worker fatalities from traumatic injury
- Reduce the frequency of serious claims & claims resulting in permanent impairment
- Reduce the incidence of work-related injury or illness
- Reduce the frequency of respiratory disease among workers
- Have no new cases of accelerated silicosis by 2033
- Increase the awareness of duties to protect workers from harmful substances
- Build the capability of managing psychosocial hazards at work
How Does This New Strategy Affect Your Workplace?
As a worker, this strategy aims to increase your workplace safety and protection. It also aims to increase your awareness of potential hazards at work. Workers can better identify when they are entitled to claim workers’ compensation as a result of being more educated on workplace safety.
As an employer or person conducting business, effectively managing the risks associated with workplace injuries not only ensures the protection of workers but also reduces the negative impact of staff turnover. As a result, this can lead to improvements in overall organisational performance and productivity.
Workers Compensation for Work-Related Injuries:
The new Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy is an important step forward in creating safer workplaces for all Australians. However, accidents can still happen despite best efforts. When they do, Anvil Legal Workers Compensation Lawyers Perth is here to help you. If you have been injured at work and are seeking legal advice, don’t hesitate to contact Anvil Legal for a free consultation.
