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WorkSafe Commissioner WA Ian Munns

OHS & WHS: new WorkSafe WA Commissioner announced

The West Australian government has announced the appointment of a new WorkSafe WA Commissioner. In a statement the government said Ian Munns has commenced in the position after previous Commissioner...

OHS & WHS: new WorkSafe WA Commissioner announced

The West Australian government has announced the appointment of a new WorkSafe WA Commissioner. In a statement the government said Ian Munns has commenced in the position after previous Commissioner...

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OHS asbestos management by council

Council not suspended over OHS & WHS asbestos m...

Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill recently announced that the NSW Minister for Local Government, Gabrielle Upton has decided not to proceed with the suspension of the elected councillors after consideration...

Council not suspended over OHS & WHS asbestos m...

Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill recently announced that the NSW Minister for Local Government, Gabrielle Upton has decided not to proceed with the suspension of the elected councillors after consideration...

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OHS on construction sites and the ABCC

OHS & WHS: the MBA welcomes new commissioner of...

The Master Builders Australia has welcomed the appointment of Stephen McBurney to the role of Commissioner of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC). “The ABCC is an agency of...

OHS & WHS: the MBA welcomes new commissioner of...

The Master Builders Australia has welcomed the appointment of Stephen McBurney to the role of Commissioner of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC). “The ABCC is an agency of...

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wellbeing in the office

OHS and WHS: Heading back to the office? Bring ...

Humans have built high-rises since ancient Roman times, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that they became the default work space for a significant slice of the world’s workers....

OHS and WHS: Heading back to the office? Bring ...

Humans have built high-rises since ancient Roman times, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that they became the default work space for a significant slice of the world’s workers....

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OHS for outdoor workers

OHS & WHS: employers responsible for providing ...

More than two million employees work outdoors and as summer is in full swing already, many of those workers are not being provided with any sun protection by their employers...

OHS & WHS: employers responsible for providing ...

More than two million employees work outdoors and as summer is in full swing already, many of those workers are not being provided with any sun protection by their employers...

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OHS for young workers

OHS and WHS: keeping young workers safe

Local businesses are being urged to prioritise the safety of young workers in the lead-up to Christmas, with the government asking businesses to remain vigilant. Minister for Better Regulation Matt...

OHS and WHS: keeping young workers safe

Local businesses are being urged to prioritise the safety of young workers in the lead-up to Christmas, with the government asking businesses to remain vigilant. Minister for Better Regulation Matt...

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