01 September 2016 |
Guide
Use this guide if you manage chemical carcinogens in the workplace. It provides information on how to manage health and safety risks. It may also be useful if you use, handle, store, manufacture, store or dispose of chemical carcinogens in the workplace.
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Page last updated: 24 Nov 2022
24 February 2021 |
Model Codes of Practice
This model Code of Practice has been developed to provide practical guidance on how to manage health and safety risks associated with hazardous chemicals for persons conducting a business or undertaking who use chemicals in their workplace.
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- Carcinogens
- Hazardous chemical registers
- Hazardous chemicals
- Identify, assess and control hazards
- Lead
- Model WHS Laws
- Registers, manifests and placards
- Risk management
- Safety data sheets
- Hazardous chemicals
- Model Work Health and Safety Laws
Page last updated: 04 May 2022
21 November 2014 |
Reports
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
Page last updated: 09 Nov 2021
21 November 2014 |
Reports
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
Page last updated: 09 Nov 2021
21 November 2014 |
Reports
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.…
Document
- Carcinogens
- Hazard surveillance research
- Hazardous chemicals
- Lead
- Research
- Hazardous chemicals
- Managing health and safety
- Research and studies
- Workers
Page last updated: 09 Nov 2021
21 November 2014 |
Reports
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.…
Document
- Carcinogens
- Hazard surveillance research
- Hazardous chemicals
- Research
- Hazardous chemicals
- Research and studies
Page last updated: 09 Nov 2021
11 May 2016 |
Reports
A random, population-based sample of 5,528 Australian workers participated in the Australian Work Exposure Study (AWES). Workers answered questions about the tasks they completed and the controls used at work. Based on their responses to those questions,…
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- Carcinogens
- Hazard surveillance research
- Hazardous chemicals
- Research
- Hazardous chemicals
- Managing health and safety
- Research and studies
- Safety by industry and business
- Workers
Page last updated: 09 Nov 2021
10 December 2020 |
Corporate publications
Our People Strategy 2020-2021 sets the strategic direction of the human resources function of our agency and aims to strengthen and leverage the talents of our employees, to enable them to be and do their best.
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Page last updated: 18 Aug 2021
30 August 2016 |
Video and audio
In this presentation, Kim outlines the important role and challenges faced by health and safety representatives; our workplace heroes. Some suggestions for future work for Safe Work Australia are also provided.
Who is this presentation for?
This…
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- Leadership and culture
- Our people
Page last updated: 03 Nov 2021
30 August 2016 |
Video and audio
In this conversation, three business leaders from large corporations will share how they have led in tough conditions and ‘what keeps them awake at night'. The discussion will include thoughts on how to keep focused on the most important business risks,…
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- Leadership and culture
- Our people
Page last updated: 03 Nov 2021