Safe Work Australia’s recently released WHS profile dedicated to electricians provides insight into the diverse types of risks typically encountered within their profession. This information is critical for understanding potential workplace hazards, and underscores the need for work safety solutions such as Bluesafe SWMS and WHS management systems.
Utilising detailed data from Safe Work Australia’s Beta Occupational Hazards Dataset and National Dataset for Compensation-based Statistics, in conjunction with ABS Census figures, the profile suggests that electricians are more exposed to job-specific and body positioning hazards compared to other occupations. Such implications reinforce the role of comprehensive WHS policies and risk management strategies in mitigating these risks.
Key revelations from the profile include:
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This important knowledge aids both Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBUs) and workers to comprehend fully and effectively manage the inherent risks of electrical work. By employing reliable work safety tools, such as Bluesafe WHS Management System, these parties can ensure a safer working environment.
Explore this profile further on the Our Data, Your Stories website for an in-depth understanding.
Original article link: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/media-centre/news/explore-whs-data-electricians-our-new-profile