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Reducing work-related injuries and illnesses can save billions of dollars to the Australian economy every year. Businesses that have effective health and safety principles and practices can have maximised productivity, increase employee retention, and improve staff morale. Creating a safe workplace involves more than just putting up posters in the office. It needs comprehensive policies, processes, and practices that enable a safe and secure workplace.

Peninsula has put together a detailed guide that explains health and safety including physical and mental health. Get access to tips, ways, and steps to implement health and safety at work with our free e-guide for business owners and employers.

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Tips to manage health and safety at work
Ways to support mental health at the workplace
Health and safety obligations as an employer

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Employers in Australia have a duty of care to their employers. Duty of care is a legal obligation to ensure that reasonable measures are taken where possible to avoid causing harm to your employees or others in the workplace. And if you think that you have no duty of care around the office Christmas party because its at another venue, think again! For Australian employers and business owners, workplace events such as Christmas parties are also an extension of the workplace. Hence, all existing health and safety policies still apply and will carry the same consequences as if they were at work. It can be challenging to keep up with all duties, so we have come up with a handy checklist that is just what you need to have a safe and smooth festive season.

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Customer-facing businesses often face the risk of things going wrong. Whether it be someone who is waiting long to get their food or facing a delay in seeing a healthcare practitioner, there are situations where customers can get aggressive or violent. In such threatening situations, employees are at risk and need to be aware of health and safety protocols and appropriate responses. This awareness among employees needs to be established with training, management, and support. As a business owner and employer, it is your duty to ensure that you minimise the risks of threatening situations and protect your employees. We have created a free, easy to use fact sheet for business owners and employes on ways to manage threatening situations and preparing your employees. Download the free fact sheet today.

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Australian employers are responsible for the physical and mental well-being of their employees in the workplace. There are laws and rules around protecting and safeguarding your employees and staff. Understanding these laws and rules is vital as failure to do so can lead to injuries, illness, accidents, penalties, and fines. Our free e-book is tailored for Australian business owners and employers, providing information around health and safety, duties around remote workers, health and safety policies and psychological injuries. Download the free e-book now.

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