Resources

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WorkCover has a wealth of information available to small business on occupational health and safety, injury management and workers compensation.

Small Business Safety Checklist
The Small Business Safety Checklist is a good place to start. It contains checklists on slips, trips and falls, emergency procedures, electricity, chemicals, machinery and equipment, and manual handling. Publication No. 1284a (PDF format - 120 Kb)

Small Business Safety Starter Kit
The Small Business Safety Starter Kit includes a six-step plan for managing small business safety. It contains health and safety forms for reviewing your safety system, training staff, developing procedures and planning for safety, together with an OHS Policy that can be tailored to any small business. Publication No. 50 (PDF format - 108 Kb)

Small Business Assistance Strategy
The Small Business Assistance Strategy brochure outlines the resources, incentives and assistance that is available to small businesses to encourage them to achieve safe workplaces. Publication No. 1279 (PDF format - 98.4 Kb)

15-minute Farm Safety Checklist
The 15-minute Farm Safety Checklist covers hazards found in typical rural workplace situations, such as tractors, silos and hazardous substances. Publication No. 666 (PDF format - 127 Kb)

Risk Management at Work
Risk Management at Work is a guide to finding and fixing workplace health and safety problems. Publication No. 425 (PDF format - 265 Kb)

Standard return to work program
Standard return to work program can be used by most small employers and or businesses and should be displayed in the workplace. Publication No. 1279 (PDF format - 98.4 Kb)

First Aid in the Workplace
First Aid in the Workplace is a fact sheet that provides tools and solutions for establishing a first aid plan suitable for small to medium businesses. Publication No. 4351 (PDF format - 103 Kb)

Subby Pack
Subby Pack helps small business in the construction industry to systematically manage occupational health and safety. It provides documentation and procedures for subcontractors. Publication No. 975 (PDF format - 261 Kb)

Code of Practice: OHS Consultation
Code of Practice: OHS Consultation is a practical guide for meeting the ‘duty to consult’ obligations set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001. Publication No. 311 (PDF format - 103 Kb)

When an Inspector Calls
When an Inspector Calls helps employers to understand the function, role and powers of WorkCover inspectors. It also explains your rights and responsibilities during visits by inspectors. Publication No. 33 (PDF format - 579 Kb)

2005 Quick Guide - Small Business Services - What government can do for you
This "2005 Quick Guide" booklet is a collection of contact details and services offered by the different levels of government including WorkCover NSW and the BAU. Publication No. 4599 (PDF format - 1489 Kb)