Safe Work Australia has published a revised version of the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy.

The authority says its language changes and more explicit reference to workplace bullying, harassment and occupational violence will keep the strategy relevant.

The highlighted some areas for greater attention to ensure the strategy has greatest impact. As a result, Safe Work Australia Members agreed to:

undertake detailed analysis of the causes and controls of work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses, with an initial focus on the agriculture industry and musculoskeletal disorders

explore the feasibility of national lead indicators to support improved workplace performance measurement and reporting

develop effective information sharing and improved coordination of activities implemented under the Strategy

“We are continuing to work with the Commonwealth, state and territory governments, industry, unions and the community to achieve the Strategy’s vision of ‘healthy, safe and productive working lives’ for all,” Safe Work said in a statement.

The strategy is accessible here.