Your Safety

The AWU Victorian Branch is committed to Health and Safety in all workplaces and has a team of OHS specialists who constantly petition for improvement to the overall standards of our industries, as well as provide direct support to our members and HSRs.

If you are not sure about a practice or process in your workplace that you feel may be unsafe, you should consider the below resources to help you decide what to do.

The AWU strongly believes that the best way to ensure your safety and the safety of others in your workplace is through the election of Health and Safety Representatives, in conjunction with your union. Through our OHS specialists and effective communication throughout your workplace, we will continue to move towards safer workplaces.

Health and Safety Resources

Risk Assessment.

A risk assessment is vital tool in fighting for safer workplaces. A risk assessment should be applied to all new practices and processes to ensure all workers are kept safe on the job.

View Template

Hazardous Substances

Do you work with Hazardous substances and are not sure if you are following the best practices in doing so? Apply the Hierarchy of Control to make sure you are being kept safe.

View Template

Hazardous Substances – Training.

How well does your employer go when it comes to providing training? Complete the following test and see how they stack up.

View Test

Humidex Rating

How hot is hot? Different conditions impact how hot we get in different ways. Check out this Humidex information pack to assist in fighting for better heat provisions.

View Info Pack

Health and Safety Posters

Do you want to spread the word about Health and Safety in your workplace? Check out some of our current flyers and posters promoting awareness of key issues affecting AWU members.

Safety