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WHS and OHS: New partnership focuses on workers...

The Safety Institute of Australia and OzHelp have recently announced a partnership focusing on health and safety in the workplace. OzHelp’s new ‘Workplace Tune-Up’ is an innovative physical and mental...

WHS and OHS: New partnership focuses on workers...

The Safety Institute of Australia and OzHelp have recently announced a partnership focusing on health and safety in the workplace. OzHelp’s new ‘Workplace Tune-Up’ is an innovative physical and mental...

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Asbestos management plan

National plan for asbestos OHS and WHS management

The Chair for the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Council, Diane Smith-Gander officially launched the National Strategic Plan Progress Report 2016-17 at the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Summit in Canberra this week. 2016-17...

National plan for asbestos OHS and WHS management

The Chair for the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Council, Diane Smith-Gander officially launched the National Strategic Plan Progress Report 2016-17 at the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Summit in Canberra this week. 2016-17...

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FWC ruling on Christmas parties

WHS and OHS case study: a Christmas party ends ...

The Christmas party was typical of many workplace functions: the employer organised it to run from 6pm-10pm at a city hotel. Invitations and notices went out to employees, and as...

WHS and OHS case study: a Christmas party ends ...

The Christmas party was typical of many workplace functions: the employer organised it to run from 6pm-10pm at a city hotel. Invitations and notices went out to employees, and as...

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Asbestos recommendations rejected

Asbestos imports still posing OHS and WHS risk ...

The CFMEU have accused Commonwealth Senators of putting building industry profits and global free trade ahead of people’s lives, with the rejection of recommendations of a Senate Committee Inquiry report...

Asbestos imports still posing OHS and WHS risk ...

The CFMEU have accused Commonwealth Senators of putting building industry profits and global free trade ahead of people’s lives, with the rejection of recommendations of a Senate Committee Inquiry report...

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OHS asbestos warning

OHS and WHS: Asbestos found in railway suspensi...

As asbestos awareness week approaches, the West Australian government has issued a statement saying asbestos has been found in friction wear plates in the suspension systems of rail carriages, purchased...

OHS and WHS: Asbestos found in railway suspensi...

As asbestos awareness week approaches, the West Australian government has issued a statement saying asbestos has been found in friction wear plates in the suspension systems of rail carriages, purchased...

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WHS and workplace engagement

OHS and WHS: workplace engagement

Why good design alone won’t attract millennials to your company Many Australian companies are embracing funky new design features that maximise relaxation and homely chill zones in an effort to...

OHS and WHS: workplace engagement

Why good design alone won’t attract millennials to your company Many Australian companies are embracing funky new design features that maximise relaxation and homely chill zones in an effort to...

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