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Health, safety and compensation

CPSU believes that a healthy and safe workplace is every employee's right - and responsibility. CPSU also believes all employees should have access to a fair system of workers' compensation for injuries and illness that occurs during the course of employment.

Health and Safety

Unions have a proud history and proven track record when it comes to making work safer for all employees. Today, CPSU continues to play an active role in setting new industry benchmarks for healthy workplaces through training, policy formulation and enforcement of existing standards.

If you are concerned about safety standards at work, or have a desire to find out more and receive training as an OHS representative, CPSU can help. We also provide ongoing news, information, assistance and support to health and safety reps - so if you are not yet a member and want to find out more contact us today.

Safety first

  1. Raise concerns: If you are have a health and safety concern at work make sure you tell someone immediately. Find out who your local health and safety representative is and raise the matter with them. Your OHS rep can then investigate and take up the matter with management. Make sure you keep a note or journal entry of any unsafe work practices you might observe.

     
  2. Know your rights: If you have a heath and safety concern and you're a union member, contact CPSU. Staff from the Member Service Centre can provide facts and information on a range of OHS issues including basic facts, areas to watch out for and applicable industry standards. OHS reps and CPSU members can register for regular health and safety e-mail updates.

Negotiating compensation rules and procedures isn't easy at the best of times, let alone when you're sick or injured. CPSU can help take some of the added stress out of equation by providing advice on applicable procedures and entitlements, help lodging claims and reviews as well as negotiating return to work plans.

Workers' compensation

Are you looking for information on CPSU's journey cover insurance? Click here for details.

Top tips for workers' compensation

  1. Get the facts: There are specific definitions relating to injury and illness, deadlines for claims and important information regarding the compensation system - so make sure you get the right advice from the beginning. Through the Member Service Centre, CPSU members have access to experienced organisers who are on hand to provide confidential advice and assistance. If you are not yet a member, find out more about joining.

     
  2. Be realistic: Making a successful compensation claim can sometimes prove a real challenge - after all every case is different. There are evidentiary requirements that need to be met for claims to be successfully assessed and some significant timeframes are involved. Its another reason why it's important to get the right advice initially from somebody in the know.

     
  3. Record keeping: Successful claims need plenty of supporting documentation: incident reports, diary entries, medical certificates, specialist information. Make sure you keep accurate and comprehensive records to support your case.
News

Union welcomes new support measures for staff affected by domestic violence - 23 November 2012
The CPSU has welcomed new guidelines which encourage government agencies to offer more support to staff who are victims of domestic violence.

General information

Workers Compensation - A Know Your Rights Guide
It is CPSU policy that every worker has the right to work in a safe and healthy environment.

Related Links
Useful link
Work Health and Safety Act 2011

[read more] Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011
Workers Compensation - a Know Your Rights Guide

[read more] ACTU OHS page
OHS news, resources and fact sheets.
[read more] Comcare
The Commonwealth workers compensation scheme.
[read more] Safe Work Australia
SWA develops national policy relating to OHS and workers’ compensation.
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