Safety and prevention
- comcare-air-monitoring-results-respirable-silica-notification-form.pdf - Comcare, Australia [PDF 271.0 KB]
- Health and Safety Representatives handbook [PDF 6.3 MB]
A guide for Health and Safety Representatives in the Commonwealth work health and safety jurisdiction. - Comcare-People-at-Work-FAQs.pdf - Comcare, Australia [PDF 954.3 KB]
- Contractor Management guidance for PCBUs [PDF 306.8 KB]
When the PCBU contracts other people and parties to do work for it, the PCBU won’t necessarily have the sole responsibility for health and safety requirements. - coronavirus-guidance-on-restrictions-risks-and-transitions-factsheet.pdf - Comcare, Australia [PDF 526.6 KB]
As COVID-19 restrictions ease across Australia, many workers are transitioning back to usual workplaces depending on restrictions across each state and territory. - Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Responding to Uncertainty factsheet [PDF 519.8 KB]
COVID-19 is changing the way we work and the way we live. We are part of an evolving situation where we don’t know what will happen next. - Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Guidance for Parents and Carers factsheet [PDF 536.4 KB]
As a result of COVID-19, we have been required to juggle the demands of abrupt change with continued caring responsibilities for children, elderly parents, friends or family members with a disability or health condition. - coronavirus-striking-the-balance-factsheet.pdf - Comcare, Australia [PDF 780.1 KB]
Working from home or remotely during COVID-19 has produced many benefits. Going forward, the challenge for employers is getting the balance right. - Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Supporting Others in Times of Uncertainty factsheet [PDF 523.8 KB]
If someone you know needs some extra support, we’ve put together some tips to help you reach out and start a conversation. - Coronavirus (COVID-19) - The Importance of Physical Health factsheet [PDF 547.2 KB]
Healthy habits such as regular physical activity, good nutrition, staying hydrated, self-care and a good night’s sleep are more important than ever. - CSIRO - Enforceable Undertaking Decision [PDF 242.7 KB]
DECISION - Pursuant to section 216 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) (the WHS Act), Comcare accepts a written Work Health and Safety undertaking dated 1 March 2021 (the WHS undertaking) given by CSIRO in connection with a matter relating t - CSIRO enforceable undertaking [PDF 1.5 MB]
The commitments in this enforceable undertaking are offered to Comcare By The Commonwealth Science and Industrial Research Organisation. - CSIRO notice of acceptance [PDF 243.2 KB]
On 2 March 2021, Comcare accepted an undertaking proposed by CSIRO in relation to the alleged contraventions. - Dealing with Workplace Bullying and Requesting Comcare Assistance information sheet for workers [PDF 184.7 KB]
- Due Diligence for Officers snapshot [PDF 100.6 KB]
- Effective Health and Wellbeing Programs report [PDF 3.8 MB]
This report outlines the design, development, implementation and evaluation of health and wellbeing programs in the workplace. - Workplace Bullying Survey administration instructions [PDF 157.6 KB]
The Comcare Bullying Survey can be used as an indicator of employee awareness across six themes considered instrumental for a supportive workplace culture. - Exercising Due Diligence guidance for officers [PDF 206.4 KB]
- Principles for Better Practice Employee Assistance Programs [PDF 511.8 KB]
Principles for Better Practice Employee Assistance Programs - Forklift Safety, Reducing the Risks factsheet [PDF 216.3 KB]
- Framework for Developing a Bullying Policy checklist for employers [PDF 228.0 KB]
A good bullying policy should clearly outline the related issues and provide the framework for how your organisation will manage bullying in the workplace. A checklist to assist in identifying areas for improvement.
Page last reviewed: 15 December 2019
