Healthier Work ACT

Safety Starts Small: This week, we are looking at small business.

There are 34,000 private businesses in the ACT, with 97% of them employing 20 people or fewer. Running a small business can be tough, as competing priorities and limited resources demand time and energy.

As a small business operator, it’s essential to understand your work health and safety and workers compensation responsibilities, identify risks, and control hazards in your workplace.

To assist, WorkSafe ACT has published a Small Business Checklist, which you can find here:https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/2583604/Small-business-checklist-final_1.pdf

This checklist highlights key considerations necessary for maintaining a safe small business. If you answer ‘no’ to any of the questions, you should take action to learn more.

This Safe Work Month, we are raising funds for Lifeline. You can donate here: https://worksafeact-mentalhealthmonth.gofundraise.com.au/