20 November 2015 |
ResourcesIncident notification information sheet A person who conducts a business and undertaking must notify their WHS regulator of certain serious incidents at work, referred to as ‘notifiable incidents’. This is a mandatory requirement under WHS laws. This …
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29 October 2015 |
Statistical reportsThe cost of work-related injury and illness for Australian employers, workers and the community 2012-13 The purpose of this 2015 study is to estimate the cost of work-related injury and illness to Australian employers, workers and the community. In …
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14 October 2015 |
ReportsIssues in the measurement and reporting of work health and safety performance This paper is one in a series of research papers on the role of accounting in work health and safety governance. Off Leadership and culture Current Reports Download DOCX - 826.5 …
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01 October 2015 |
GuideHow to identify and handle low density asbestos fibreboard This guide will help you identify low density asbestos fibreboard (LDB) and will provide you with information about managing and handling LDB. You should use this guide if you think you may have …
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01 October 2015 |
GuideGuidance for managing the risks of diesel exhaust Use this guide if you manage diesel exhaust exposures at the workplace. Exposure to diesel exhaust can cause eye, nose, throat and lung irritation, and suffocation. Long-term exposure can: worsen allergies …
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01 October 2015 |
InfographicInfographic: Manufacturing industry – fatalities, injuries and solutions In this broad industry group, the sectors with most fatalities are machinery and equipment manufacturing, food product manufacturing, transport equipment manufacturing, and …
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01 October 2015 |
InfographicInfographic: Fatalities, injuries and solutions in construction Data from the infographic Construction fatalities A total of 182 construction workers were killed in the five years from 2008–09 to 2012–13 Industry Sub-sector Number of workers killed …
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31 August 2015 |
ReportsDeemed diseases in Australia This report examines the scientific evidence on the link between diseases and workplace exposure. Workers’ compensation authorities can use this report to revise the deemed diseases provisions in their workers’ compensation …
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31 August 2015 |
ReportsThe second progress report on the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022 This report is on the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022 progress from 1 October 2013 to 30 September 2014. It provides a snapshot of the …
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05 August 2015 |
ResourcesPrinciples of Good Work Design This handbook provides guidance on good work design . It includes the 10 principles relevant to any workplace, business or industry. You can apply the principles to designing: structures, plant and substances work, work …