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How should training be provided

Training should generally be conducted face-to-face, with on-the-job training.

You have an obligation to ensure your workers are inducted and trained to perform their job.

There are several control measures you should consider implementing to reduce heat risks to your workers.

The appropriate temperature for your workplace will depend on the type of work performed, among other considerations.

How to manage the risk of violence to home-based workers

If an employee is working from home and is at risk of domestic abuse, then the matter becomes a work health and safety issue.
How to manage fatigue risks in a home workplace

Educate home-based workers about the risks of fatigue.
What are your health and safety obligations when a worker is working from home?

You must treat home-based workers, and their health and safety, the same as you would if they were working at the workplace.
Why might a worker work from home?

There are several reasons why a worker may work from home.
Inspecting the home workplace

Following an initial inspection, regular inspections should be carried out.

Home isolation

Self-quarantining is recommended for anyone who may have novel coronavirus.
Testing air-conditioners and hot water systems

You should conduct regular tests of air-conditioners and hot water systems.
Identifying workers infected with Legionnaires’ disease

You may be able to detect the presence of Legionnaires’ disease in your workplace from the symptoms exhibited by infected workers.
What is Legionnaires’ disease?

Legionnaires’ disease is a significant health issue in workplaces.
Is your workplace at increased risk of disease?

Any workplace that uses air-conditioners or hot water systems can expose workers to increased risk of disease.

Can you performance manage a worker with mental illness?

You must ensure that performance management is not due to a worker's mental illness.
Your health and safety obligations in relation to mental illness

You must ensure that work and the workplace will not negatively impact the mental health of your workers.
What causes mental illness?

Mental illness can be caused by a number of factors, including factors in the workplace.
How to identify mental illness in your workplace

Keep an eye out for signs of mental illness in your workplace.
Conducting a mental illness risk assessment

Conduct a risk assessment to ensure you are addressing any risks to the mental health of your workers.

Job safety analysis

One type of risk assessment is a job safety analysis.
How to conduct a risk assessment

A risk assessment has two key steps.
What is a risk assessment?

A risk assessment is an essential step in the risk management process.
Who should conduct the risk assessment?

A well-informed person is best suited to conduct a risk assessment.
Checklist: What to consider when conducting a risk assessment

You must consider seven key things in your risk assessments.