Advice Sheets

Disability: WorkCover

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Summary: If you are injured at work (either psychologically or physically), you may be able to claim WorkCover entitlements. To have a claim accepted, you must be able to establish that work has been a substantial contributing factor to your injury. You can make a claim for weekly payments if you cannot return to work, for medical and like expenses, or for both forms of compensation. It is important to note that psychological injuries give an injured worker quick access to a form of compensation called provisional payments. Provisional Payments Provisional payments are provided…

Early Childhood: WorkCover

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Summary: If you are injured at work (either psychologically or physically), you may be able to claim WorkCover entitlements. To have a claim accepted, you must be able to establish that work has been a substantial contributing factor to your injury.  You can make a claim for weekly payments if you cannot return to work, for medical and like expenses, or for both forms of compensation. It is important to note that psychological injuries give an injured worker quick access to a form of compensation called provisional payments. Provisional Payments Provisional payments are provided…

OHS: Work related violence in schools and other education settings

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Summary: Our public education system is proud to work with a diverse range of students, parents and guardians in the local community. AEU members work with integrity and dedication to provide the best care, educational opportunities and experiences possible to students. AEU members campaign to ensure that adequate resources and support are provided to enable the teaching and learning process in our schools, early childhood settings, disability centres and TAFEs.Principals, managers, teachers, education support staff, instructors, students and clients may encounter or be subjected to…

OHS: Heat – does your workplace have a policy?

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Summary: Every summer heat causes concerns in schools and workplaces across the state.Exposure to heat and/or excessive heat can cause:Skin rashesHeadachesDehydrationHeat crampsHeat exhaustion/stroke.Heat can also aggravate existing medical conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease and skin conditions.In addition, it is accepted that heat exposure can lead to loss of concentration, efficiency, and increase the potential for incidents and accidents.Exposure to heat in the workplace is therefore an OHS issue that must be addressed.The Victorian OHS Act: duties of…