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Managing risks of exposure to solvents in the workplace information sheet
27 February 2015 |
Information sheet
Managing risks of exposure to solvents in the workplace information sheet Use this information sheet to manage the health and safety risks of solvents at your workplace.   Solvents are widely used in workplaces. For example, they are in cleaning and …
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Identify, assess and control hazards
  • All industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
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Work Health and Safety Perceptions: Construction Industry
24 February 2015 |
Statistical reports
Work Health and Safety Perceptions: Construction Industry The construction industry is designated as a priority industry for work health and safety as per the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-22 due to the high number and rate of …
  • Disease and injury data
  • Disease and injury data by industry
  • Construction
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Toowoomba Council
10 February 2015 |
Case studies
Toowoomba Council This case study provides examples of Toowoomba Council’s practical approach to improving early intervention and return to work outcomes for its workers. Off Workers' compensation Managing health and safety Current Case studies Download …
  • Workers' compensation
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Pernod Ricard Winemakers
01 February 2015 |
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Pernod Ricard Winemakers This case study provides examples of Pernod Ricard Winemakers practical approach to improving early intervention and return to work outcomes for its workers. Off Workers' stories Managing health and safety Current Case studies …
  • Workers' stories
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Williams Seafoods
01 February 2015 |
Case studies
Williams Seafoods This case study provides examples of Williams Seafoods practical approach to improving early intervention and return to work outcomes for its workers. Off Workers' compensation Managing health and safety Current Case studies Download PDF …
  • Workers' compensation
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Union Hydraulics
01 February 2015 |
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Union Hydraulics This case study provides examples of Union Hydraulics practical approach to improving early intervention and return to work outcomes for its workers. Off Workers' compensation Managing health and safety Current Case studies Download PDF - …
  • Workers' compensation
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Australian work exposures study (AWES) - Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
21 November 2014 |
Reports
Australian work exposures study (AWES) - Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) 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 …
  • Carcinogens
  • Hazard surveillance research
  • Hazardous chemicals
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Research Brief - Australian Work Exposures Study (AWES) - Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
21 November 2014 |
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Research Brief - Australian Work Exposures Study (AWES) - Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) The issue Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of chemical compounds formed during the incomplete combustion of organic material. Some PAHs …
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  • Hazard surveillance research
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Research
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Australian work exposures study (AWES) - Lead and lead compounds
21 November 2014 |
Reports
Australian work exposures study (AWES) - Lead and lead compounds 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 …
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  • Hazard surveillance research
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Lead
  • Research
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Australian work exposures study (AWES) - Formaldehyde
21 November 2014 |
Reports
Australian work exposures study (AWES) - Formaldehyde 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 …
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  • Hazard surveillance research
  • Hazardous chemicals
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