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Decision Regulation Impact Statement: Prohibition on the use of engineered stone
27 October 2023 |
Regulatory impact statement
Decision Regulation Impact Statement: Prohibition on the use of engineered stone This Decision Regulation Impact Statement (Decision RIS) provides an analysis of the impact of a prohibition on the use of engineered stone under the model WHS laws. It …
  • Crystalline silica and silicosis
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Occupational disease research
  • Occupational lung disease
  • Engineered Stone
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Managing the risks of silica dust at work - Infographic
02 November 2023 |
Infographic
Managing the risks of silica dust at work - Infographic This infographic outlines practical steps to manage the risks of silica dust at work. For more information, visit Be Silica Smart . Off All management Crystalline silica and silicosis Managing health …
  • Crystalline silica and silicosis
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Explanatory Memorandum for the ‘Model Work Health and Safety Legislation Amendment (Gross Negligence Offences) 2023
03 November 2023 |
Legislation
Explanatory Memorandum for the ‘Model Work Health and Safety Legislation Amendment (Gross Negligence Offences) 2023 This Explanatory Memorandum accompanies the Model Work Health and Safety Legislation Amendment (Gross Negligence Offences) 2023 . The model …
  • Model WHS Laws
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Prohibition of engineered stone: Literature review and gap analysis
27 October 2023 |
Reports
Prohibition of engineered stone: Literature review and gap analysis In May 2023, Safe Work Australia commissioned the University of Adelaide to undertake a literature review and gap analysis of the scientific evidence to inform recommendations related to …
  • Crystalline silica and silicosis
  • Occupational lung disease
  • Construction
  • Engineered Stone
  • Manufacturing
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Safe Work Australia Annual Report 2022-23
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17 October 2023 |
Corporate publications
Safe Work Australia Annual Report 2022-23 Our 2022–23 Annual Report informs Parliament, ministers, governments and the community about our performance in delivering improvements to key work health and safety and workers' compensation arrangements across …
  • Accountability and reporting
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Legal services expenditure report Safe Work Australia for 2022-23
09 October 2023 |
Corporate publications
Legal services expenditure report Safe Work Australia for 2022-23 Agencies subject to the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 are required to make publicly available records of the legal services expenditure each year. Off Accountability and …
  • Accountability and reporting
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Keep the noise down - Week 1 - National Safe Work Month 2023
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14 September 2023 |
Campaign kit
Keep the noise down - Week 1 - National Safe Work Month 2023 Off National Safe Work Month Current Campaign kit Download PDF - 4.05 MB 14 Sep 2023 14 Sep …
  • National Safe Work Month
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How to find noise hazards - infographic
20 September 2023 |
Infographic
How to find noise hazards - infographic This infographic outlines a 3-step approach to identifying noise hazards in the workplace. Off Noise Current Infographic Infographics Download PDF - 1.76 MB 20 Sep 2023 20 Sep 2023 … This infographic outlines a …
  • Noise
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Keep the noise down! – infographic
20 September 2023 |
Infographic
Keep the noise down! – infographic This infographic provides information on how to protect your workers from the risks of noise-induced hearing loss at work. Off Managing health and safety Noise Current Infographic Infographics Download PDF - 54.15 KB 20 …
  • Managing health and safety
  • Noise
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Shell media release - National Safe Work Month 2023
18 September 2023 |
Campaign kit
Shell media release - National Safe Work Month 2023 Use this shell media release to promote your organisation's activities during National Safe Work Month 2023. Off National Safe Work Month Current Campaign kit Campaign Kit Download DOCX - 447.56 KB 18 …
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