The ASC Work Health and Safety (WHS) Policy outlines the ASC’s commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace for staff and visitors and our approach to the continuous improvement of health and safety. The WHS Policy and operations are overseen by the ASC Worksafe Committee.

Key initiatives during 2019–20 included:

• Continued monitoring and review of the WHS and rehabilitation management systems and performance reporting.
• Continuation of the early intervention scheme which has had a positive impact on the Comcare premium.
• Focused psychological and wellbeing support activities during the 2019–20 bushfires and global COVID-19 Pandemic.
• Continued review and updating of policies and procedures.
• Provision of education and training for First Aid Officers and Fire Wardens.