Working hours code of practice for SA

According to the Minister for Industrial Relations Paul Holloway said the new Code specifically addresses workplace issues that might arise, such as extended hours, shiftwork and on-call work.

Code  today specific guidance on appropriate occupational health, safety and welfare arrangements for working hours is now available for the first time in South Australia.

The Approved Code of Practice for Working Hours recognises the significant risk excessive working hours, and the resulting fatigue, may pose to the health, safety and welfare of South Australian workers and their families.

Minister Holloway says the Code reflects a contemporary understanding on working hours, work intensification and work-life balance, and provides a best practice approach to formulating policy on rostering and hours of work.

The Code has been approved by the government under Section 63 of the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 and can be found online at: www.safework.sa.gov.au.

Tuesday 13 July 2010
Safe to Work

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