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Safe Work Australia has updated the Family and domestic violence at work information sheet to reflect changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 aro

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There are many ways a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) and workers can eliminate or minimise the risk of contact dermatitis. 

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Contact dermatitis is when your skin becomes inflamed because of something that has touched it. It can be caused by many things, including chemicals, rubber, glue, dyes, oils, soaps and detergents.

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Watch Safe Work Australia CEO, Michelle Baxter deliver a keynote presentation at Comcare’s national forum on sexual harassment.

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Sam Hamilton, Director Occupational Diseases and Hygiene Policy presenting to the Australasian University Safety Association.

Occupational lung diseases are work-related lung conditions of the respiratory system. 

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Sam Hamilton, Director Occupational Diseases and Hygiene Policy presenting to the Australasian University Safety Association.

 

 

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Most jobs involve some psychosocial hazards. These are the hazards that can harm workers’ mental health. 

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Fatigue is more than feeling tired and drowsy. In a work context, fatigue is mental and/or physical exhaustion that reduces your ability to perform your work safely and effectively.

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This Guide provides information on managing the risks of unauthorised persons working near low voltage overhead service lines near structures and buildings.  

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This guide provides practical guidance for workers on how to manage fatigue to ensure it does not contribute to health and safety risks in the workplace.

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This Guide provides practical guidance for persons conducting a business or undertaking and other duty holders on how to manage fatigue to ensure it does not contribute to health and safety risks in the workplace. 

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