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Safe Work Australia has published 2 case studies for the franchising and outsourcing industries. 

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This case study provides examples of Pernod Ricard Winemakers practical approach to improving early intervention and return to work outcomes for its workers.

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Jason Garrels was just 20 years old when he died at a construction site in Clermont, Queensland in 2012. He had only been working there for nine days and his death was preventable. 

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Working on a farm presents various work health and safety hazards, including working alone or in remote locations, working with large animals and chemical exposure. 

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Electrical shocks are a major cause of serious injury or death in the trade industry. 

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Practicing safe work methods is essential when working in a high-risk industry like construction. This video highlights the need for exclusion zones to ensure the safety of everyone working on-site. 

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This project was undertaken by Instinct and Reason Pty Ltd under commission from Safe Work Australia. The report describes the findings of a qualitative research study on the structural metal product manufacturing industry—an industry with a high rate of work-related injury and illness.

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