Psychosocial hazards at work for fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers in the resources and construction sectors - Disclaimer

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This publication provides a disclaimer governing reliance on information contained in the draft code of practice for psychosocial hazards at work for fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers in the resources and construction sectors. It states the information is supplied in good faith and believed reliable at publication, while limiting the State’s liability for any loss, damage, illness, injury, or costs arising from reliance, even where information is wrong, incomplete, out-of-date, or misleading. It also defines key terms such as State, information, reference, and loss.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryGeneral

FormatDOCX

Pages51

Reading Time18 min

AccessFree to download

Foreword

1. Introduction

1.1 Scope and application

1.2 What are psychosocial hazards?

1.4 Who is responsible for managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace?

1.5 Workplaces

1.6 Consultation

1.7 Reporting to the regulator

1.8 Safety management systems and psychosocial hazard management

2 Leadership and workplace culture

2.1 Leadership

2.2 Management and supervision

2.3 Workplace culture

2.4 Characteristics of FIFO work arrangements and suicide

3 Overview of risk management approach

3.1 Risk management process

3.2 Communication and consultation

3.3 Identify psychosocial hazards

3.4 Assessing psychosocial risks

3.5 Controlling risks

3.6 Controlling residual risks

3.7 Maintain and review controls

4 Determining control measures

Draft code of practice Psychosocial hazards at work for fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers in the resources and construction sectors July 2024 Disclaimer The information contained in this publication is provided in good faith and believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication. However, the information is provided on the basis that the reader will be solely responsible for assessing the information and its veracity and usefulness. The State shall in no way be liable, in negligence or howsoever, for any loss sustained or incurred by anyone relying on the information, even if such information is or turns out to be wrong, incomplete, out-of-date or misleading. In this disclaimer: State means the State of Western Australia and includes every Minister, agent, agency, department, statutory body corporate and instrumentality thereof and each employee or agent of any of them. Information includes information, data, representations, advice, statements and opinions, expressly or implied set out in this publication. Loss includes loss, damage, liability, cost, expense, illness and injury (including death). Reference Work Health and Safety Commission, Psychosocial hazards at work for fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers in the resources and construction sectors: Code of practice: Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, Western Australia, XX pp. ISBN XXX X XXXXXX XX X (paperback) XXX X XXXXXX XX X (web) © Government of Western Australia (Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety) 2024 This publication is available on request in other formats for people with special needs. Further details of safety publications can be obtained by contacting: Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety WorkSafe 303 Sevenoaks Street CANNINGTON WA 6107 Telephone: 1300 307 877 NRS: 13 36 77 Email: safetycomms@demirs.wa.gov.au Foreword Details to be added following consultation. The Psychosocial hazards at work for fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers in the resources and construction sectors: Code of practice is an approved code of practice under section xx of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act). An approved code of practice is a practical guide to achieving the standards of health, safety and welfare required under the WHS Act and Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WHS General Regulations), Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 (WHS Mines Regulations) and Work Health and Safety (Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Operations) Regulations 2022 (WHS PAGEO Regulations). Scope How to use this code of practice This Code includes references to the legal requirements under the WHS legislation. These are included for convenience only and should not be relied on in place of the full text of the WHS Act, WHS General Regulations, WHS Mines Regulations or WHS PAGEO Regulations. The word ‘must’ indicates a legal requirement exists that must be complied with. The word ‘should’ indicates a recommended course of action, while ‘may’ is used to indicate an optional course of action. The development of this code of practice Details to be added following consultation. Acknowledgement This Code draws upon the Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work: Code of practice published by SafeWork NSW, State of New South Wales, and the Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work: Code of practice published by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, State of Queensland. The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety recognises the contributions received during public consultation and thanks respondents for their feedback. This feedback has been considered when finalising the structure and content of the Code. Contents TOC \o "1-2" \h \z \t "Section heading,1" HYPERLINK \l "_Toc142317755" Foreword PAGEREF _Toc142317755 \h 3 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc142317756" 1. Introduction PAGEREF _Toc142317756 \h 5 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc142317757" 1.1 Scope and application

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What does the disclaimer say about relying on the publication’s information?

The publication provides information in good faith and believes it is reliable, but it does not guarantee usefulness or correctness for every reader’s purpose. The reader is responsible for assessing validity and usefulness.

Is the State liable if information is wrong, incomplete, or misleading?

No. The State is not liable for loss sustained or incurred by relying on the information, including where the information is wrong, incomplete, out-of-date, or misleading.

What does the disclaimer define as “loss” and “information”?

“Loss” includes loss, damage, liability, cost, expense, illness and injury (including death). “Information” includes information, data, representations, advice, statements and opinions, expressly or implied in the publication.

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