Every Australian worker has the right to a safe workplace.The law requires all employers to create a safe working environment to minimise injury and illness in the workplace. However Australian Bureau of Statistics show that during 2013 to 2014, over half a million people suffered a work-related injury or illness. Some occupations are more dangerous than others but culturally and linguistically diverse workers are a high risk group. Ivan and Selina Reports.
For more information on working safely in Australia, go to the Safe Work Australia website at www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au
Translated factsheets are also available in 11 languages. http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/swa/about/publications/pages/working-safely-in-australia-information-sheet
If you require language assistance, call the translating and interpreting service on 131 450 and they will interpret your call for free.
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