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Model Work health and safety (blood lead removal levels) amendment regulations 2018 – model provisions
19 March 2020 |
Legislation
… removal  Of the  model WHS Regulations   Off Hazardous chemicals Lead Model WHS Laws Model Work Health and Safety …
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Lead
  • Model WHS Laws
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Infographic : Agriculture fatality and injury data
18 July 2016 |
Infographic
… other industries share similar hazards, such as plant, chemicals, noise, dust, sun exposure and working with … other industries share similar hazards, such as plant, chemicals, noise, dust, sun exposure and working with … other industries share similar hazards, such as plant, chemicals, noise, dust, sun exposure and working with …
  • Fatality statistics
  • Statistics
  • Workers' compensation
  • Agriculture
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Research Summit Program
21 July 2025 |
Resources
Research Summit Program Day 1 – Tuesday 9 September 2025 Time Activities 9:00am to 11:00am Welcome addresses SWA – A model of tripartite decision making Keynote: Shaping the future of work, from a busy present | Reanna Browne Panel discussion 11:00am to …
  • Research
  • Research and Evaluation Strategy
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Decision regulation impact statement: Workplace exposure standards framework under the model Work Health and Safety laws
11 November 2019 |
Regulatory impact statement
… requirements. Off Workplace exposure standards for chemicals Hazardous chemicals Managing health and safety The work environment …
  • Workplace exposure standards for chemicals
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Decision Regulation Impact Statement: Prohibition on the use of engineered stone
27 October 2023 |
Regulatory impact statement
… resources Off Crystalline silica and silicosis Hazardous chemicals Occupational disease research Occupational lung …
  • Crystalline silica and silicosis
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Occupational disease research
  • Occupational lung disease
  • Engineered Stone
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Disclosure Log
… Codes of Practice for the Control of Workplace Hazardous chemicals that mention agricultural chemical labelling … Codes of Practice for the Control of Workplace Hazardous chemicals that mention agricultural chemical labelling …
  • Accountability and reporting
  • Law and regulation
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Research Brief - Australian Work Exposures Study (AWES) - Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
21 November 2014 |
Reports
… Off Carcinogens Hazard surveillance research Hazardous chemicals Research Hazardous chemicals Managing health and safety Research and studies …
  • Carcinogens
  • Hazard surveillance research
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Research
  • All industries
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Guide for major hazard facilities - Providing information to the community
19 March 2020 |
Guide
… and control hazards Major hazard facilities Hazardous chemicals Safety by industry and business Current Guide Major …
  • Identify, assess and control hazards
  • Major hazard facilities
  • Major hazard facilities
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Guide for major hazard facilities - Developing a safety case outline
09 March 2012 |
Guide
… management systems Off Major hazard facilities Hazardous chemicals Safety by industry and business Current Guide Major …
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  • Major hazard facilities
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Guide for major hazard facilities – Safety case: Demonstrating the adequacy of safety management and control measures
09 March 2012 |
Guide
… and control hazards Major hazard facilities Hazardous chemicals Safety by industry and business Current Guide Major …
  • Identify, assess and control hazards
  • Major hazard facilities
  • Major hazard facilities
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