OHS

Every year more Australians die and are injured through industrial accidents than road accidents. A lot of these
accidents occur in workplaces where there is no union.

That's why Workplace Health and Safety is very important to the ETU.

Working in a safe environment is a basic human rightand for years union members have been fighting to have this right protected by law.

Occupational health and safety laws now say that it is your employer's responsibility to provide a safe and healthy environment. You have the legal right to refuse to work in any unsafe situation.
  
Safe and healthy workplaces don’t just happen. They are made that way  through the efforts of members, delegates and officials working together.

Many workplaces employing ETU members have specialised Health and Safety representatives who have been trained to recognise unsafe practices and know what to do to get things fixed.

When you join the ETU you will have access to help and advice about workplace safety issues and the comfort of knowing that if you are injured at work. Your union will help you with your workers compensation claim.

Don't risk your safety. By joining the ETU you will be helping to ensure that your workplace is always a safe and healthy place to be.