Employment

Follow the links below to find information on health issues associated with being employed, whether paid or unpaid, and workplace health.

Updated February 2009

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Title:   Workplace education services
Publisher:   Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Information about the various workplace education services available from SunSmart.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   At work
Publisher:   Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Information about developing a sun protection program in workplaces for the protection of outdoor workers from sun exposure.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Guidelines and policy: developing a workplace UV protection program
Publisher:   Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Information about protecting workers from UV exposure by developing and implementing a workplace sun protection porgram, including sample policy and risk assessment.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Media release. Tread the path to a healthier life
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Australians are being encouraged to set aside some time to go for a walk and to continue to be active as part of Walk to Work Day.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Arthritis: adapting for the workplace - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   You may already be working, need to look for a new job or have been ill for a while and want to re-join the workforce. If you have arthritis, find out how an occupational therapist could help you achieve your full potential at work.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Career management
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A career generally means a progression in a particular field. Managing your career means making choices that will expand your options. Such choices may include education and training, taking on more responsibility in a current job or looking for a new job.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Job hunting tips
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Job hunting can be a long process. Tips to help you find a job include looking in different media, improving your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) and practising job interview techniques. Taking care of yourself with a healthy diet and exercise will reduce stress while unemployed and looking for a job.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Medical labourforce profile NSW, 2008
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   This report provides an overview of information from the 2008 NSW Medical Labour Force Survey.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   ARPANSA - Code of practice & safety guide for radiation protection in veterinary medicine
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   The Code establishes requirements for adoption by Commonwealth, State and Territory jurisdictions that will provide a system for the safe use of veterinary radiation equipment and radioactive sources.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Rehabilitation
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs
Description:   Find information about rehabilitation support provided to veterans and serving members of the Australian Defence Force
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Workplace safety - overuse injuries
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Occupational overuse syndrome (OOS) is a type of injury common to fingers, hands, wrists and elbows. OOS is also known as repetitive strain injury or RSI. It is caused by repetitive movements or awkward postures. Changes to workplace design and practices can alleviate or prevent the condition.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Continuing to work
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   A serious illness can mean a loss of control, independence and the sense of feeling normal. Work can represent a sense of identity and self-reliance. Many people, both patients and carers, may continue to work if they are able.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Working with cancer
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   The Cancer Council's Working with cancer resource helps to make attending work or returning to work easier for patients, carers and survivors and their colleagues.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Work options
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide to family-friendly workplace policies, and to talking to your employer about your return to work.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Media release. 319 community aged care jobs in the NT
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Indigenous workers will now fill 319 jobs in the aged and community care sector, through changes to the Community Employment Development Projects (CDEP) program.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Comment on Draft Code of Practice for Radiation Protection in the use of Ionizing Radiation by Chiropractors
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   The Code deals with radiation protection of chiropractic clients and occupationally exposed persons arising from the chiropractic use of X-ray equipment. Submissions are invited on the draft by 1 May 2009
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Interventions to prevent occupational noise induced hearing loss
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Millions of workers are exposed to noise levels that increase the risk of hearing loss and hearing impairment. In many countries there are mandatory hearing loss prevention programmes (HLPPs), which are considered an effective means to prevent noise ind...
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   ARPANSA - Safety guide for radiation protection in radiotherapy
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   The Safety Guide is a supplement to the Code of Practice for Radiation protection in the Medical Application of Ionizing Radiation (RPS14). It provides advice and guidance on good radiation practice and on meeting the requirements of the Code.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   ARPANSA - Radiation Protection Standard for Occupational Exposure to Ultraviolet Radiation
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   This Radiation Protection Standard limits the occupational exposure to ultraviolet radiation for artificial sources in the workplace, considered to be a controlled environment and provides guidance on minimising a person's exposure to uncontrollable sources of UVR, such as the sun.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   ARPANSA - Radiation Protection Standard for Maximum Exposure Levels to Radiofrequency Fields - 3 kHz to 300 GHz (2002)
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   This standard specifies limits of human exposure to radiofrequecy fields in the range 3kHz to 300GHz to prevent adverse effects. It specifies basic restrictions for occupational exposure, general public exposure, and equipment and usage parameters. Also contains links to supporting documents.
Date:   Feb 2009
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