The Allan Labor Government is reminding Victorians that staying safe and healthy at work is the greatest gift they can give family and friends this holiday season.
Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC Ben Carroll announced two WorkSafe campaigns underway this festive season to keep workers safe – the new HomeSafe campaign and re-launch of the Don't Cross The Line campaign.
HomeSafe encourages workplaces to resist the temptation to cut corners on safety at a time when getting home to be with family and friends is so important. Running online and across social media, digital screens and regional press, HomeSafe focuses on employers and workers in construction, manufacturing, transport and retail – industries that typically face additional pressure and workloads as the end of the year approaches.
Retail workers are also at increased risk of aggressive behaviour this time of the year, which is why WorkSafe's Don't Cross The Line campaign will return to screens, asking the community to treat workers with respect during the holiday period and consider the toll on workers who may experience yelling, swearing and hostility at their workplace.
Victorian employers also have a responsibility to protect workers from hazards by managing workloads, lengths of shifts and breaks, and helping to prevent aggression and violence. It's also critical to ensure any new and young workers in a workplace who may be more vulnerable to health and safety risks are provided with the proper training and supervision needed to stay safe.
