Work Safety

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.

Work Safety Equipment Source: Pixabay Public Domain

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.