15 March 2012 |
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Biological hazards are organic substances that pose a threat to the health of humans and other living organisms. They include pathogenic micro-organisms, viruses (e.g. Hepatitis, HIV, avian flu, Q-fever), toxins, spores, fungi and bio-active substances.…
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- Biological hazards
- Hazard surveillance research
- Statistics
- Hazardous chemicals
- Research and studies
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15 March 2012 |
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This report provides a profile of the occupational and demographic characteristics of workers who reported dermal (or skin) exposure to chemicals at work, as well as the types of controls with which respondents reported they were provided in the workplace…
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- Hazard surveillance research
- Statistics
- Hazardous chemicals
- Research and studies
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15 March 2017 |
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WHS reporting needs to provide relevant, robust and timely information to inform decisions that influence ongoing business performance.
Poor WHS outcomes can have a detrimental impact on individuals and their families, on the financial, interpersonal…
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- Australian WHS Strategy 2012-2022
- Fatality statistics
- Statistics
- Workers' compensation
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14 October 2015 |
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This paper is one in a series of research papers on the role of accounting in work health and safety governance.
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24 July 2018 |
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This report offers insights into the behavioural and cultural factors and barriers which impact on the work health and safety practices of farmers.
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- Remote and isolated work
- Research
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03 April 2013 |
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There has been very little published about how and why interventions by regulators influence work health and safety compliance and outcomes. This review aimed to identify possible mechanisms that may explain why interventions by regulators influence…
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- Evaluation and interventions research
- Public administration and safety
- Research and studies
- Statistics
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23 November 2016 |
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Why has this research been done?
To better understand the prevalence of workplace bullying and harassment in Australian workplaces and to identify workplace risk factors associated with the occurrence of bullying and harassment.
What did we find?…
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- Bullying
- Mental health
- Workplace culture research
- Research and studies
- The work environment
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21 November 2014 |
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The Australian Work Exposures Study (AWES) was a national survey conducted by the Western Australian Institute of Medical Research (WAIMR) in 2011–12 that investigated work-related exposures among Australian workers to 38 known or suspected carcinogens.…
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- Carcinogens
- Hazard surveillance research
- Hazardous chemicals
- Hazardous chemicals
- Research and studies
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21 November 2014 |
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The issue
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of chemical compounds formed during the incomplete combustion of organic material. Some PAHs are considered to be carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer but limited…
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- Carcinogens
- Hazard surveillance research
- Hazardous chemicals
- Research
- Hazardous chemicals
- Managing health and safety
- Research and studies
- Workers
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21 November 2014 |
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The Australian Work Exposures Study (AWES) was a national survey conducted by the Western Australian Institute of Medical Research (WAIMR) in 2011–12 that investigated work-related exposures among Australian workers to 38 known or suspected carcinogens.…
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- Carcinogens
- Hazard surveillance research
- Hazardous chemicals
- Lead
- Research
- Hazardous chemicals
- Managing health and safety
- Research and studies
- Workers
Page last updated: 09 Nov 2021