National consistency of WHS Back to November 2022 News Update ⚭ Harmonisation of WHS laws aims to create consistency of laws, regulations, standards and practices, so that the same rules will apply across Australia no matter where someone works. …
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Model laws explained Back to November 2022 News Update ⚖ The model WHS laws (the model laws) have been adopted in every jurisdiction except Victoria (though its laws are broadly similar). They include the model WHS Act, model WHS Regulations and model …
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Who is Safe Work Australia? Back to November 2022 News Update Safe Work Australia consists of representatives from the Commonwealth and each state and territory, employer and employee organisations as well as the Chair and CEO of the Safe Work Australia …
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Safer, healthier, wealthier: The economic value of reducing work-related injuries and illnesses Back to November 2022 News Update Poor work, health and safety outcomes impose a significant financial cost on individuals and their family, the broader …
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Person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) I am a PCBU. I would like to know: … I am a PCBU. I would like to know: … Everyone in the workplace has WHS duties under the model WHS Act. Find out how to meet your duties under WHS laws as a PCBU in the …
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General duties I would like to know about general duties that apply to all industries under the model WHS laws. Everyone working in agriculture has WHS duties. Persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) must manage the health and safety risks …
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General duties I would like to know about general duties that apply to all industries under the model WHS laws. Everyone working in agriculture has WHS duties. Persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) must manage the health and safety risks …
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General duties I would like to know about general duties that apply to all industries under the model WHS laws. Everyone working in agriculture has WHS duties. Persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) must manage the health and safety risks …
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Working with animals The agriculture industry includes businesses that breed, raise or farm animals. This type of work can involve serious risks to work health and safety. Common hazards associated with animal handling include: riding, including falls …
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Working alone or in remote areas Working in the agriculture industry often requires working alone or in remote areas. Workers may be isolated from the assistance of others, or face increased risks due to long travel times, poor access to resources, or …