GB releases new posters on workplace health and safety

Gallagher Bassett has released new posters to help employers promote health and safety in the workplace.

The posters, designed by GB’s team of health and safety experts, have been recently added to myGB Poster Designer, a free online tool which allows employers to run targeted health and safety campaigns in their workplace by using dozens of customisable posters.

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“While our internal experts have developed some fantastic content, GB also recognises the amazing passion and expertise of our clients and the broader health and safety industry,” said Drew Spilsbury, general manager for marketing and communications. “That’s why we’re turning the power to decide what gets added to Poster Designer to its users — we really want this to be something to benefit the entire industry.”

The newly added posters span a number of industries as well as health and safety topics, including:

• Seven principles of effective injury management
• Always maintain three points of contact when mounting and dismounting equipment
• Heads up, phone down
• Needlestick injury prevention
• Identify fall hazards
• Prevent injuries on stairs
• Have you had an injury at work? – agriculture industry
• Wear your personal protection equipment

According to Safe Work Australia, work-related injuries and diseases cost the Australian economy roughly $61.8 billion. However, many workplace injuries can be avoided through improved employee education and communication.