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Mental health in the workplace

OHS and WHS: Removing the culture of shame

Travelling through New York on a train, Catherine Plano suddenly felt as though the carriage was caving in. She couldn’t breathe, her hands felt numb and she lost all sensation in...

OHS and WHS: Removing the culture of shame

Travelling through New York on a train, Catherine Plano suddenly felt as though the carriage was caving in. She couldn’t breathe, her hands felt numb and she lost all sensation in...

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Illegal asbestos dumping in Sydney

OHS and WHS: Illegal dumping of asbestos on sub...

The ten tonnes of asbestos that was found dumped in the middle of a suburban street in Chester Hill on Monday was only metres from the front yards of residents....

OHS and WHS: Illegal dumping of asbestos on sub...

The ten tonnes of asbestos that was found dumped in the middle of a suburban street in Chester Hill on Monday was only metres from the front yards of residents....

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OHS impact of working long hours

OHS and WHS: working long hours has negative im...

Working more hours to impress your boss and colleagues is a common practice in the workplace with five million Australian full-time employees clocking over 40 hours a week, and 1.6...

OHS and WHS: working long hours has negative im...

Working more hours to impress your boss and colleagues is a common practice in the workplace with five million Australian full-time employees clocking over 40 hours a week, and 1.6...

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OHS workplace wellbeing

OHS and WHS: Employees sending a strong message...

It is fair to say that the emphasis and interest in workplace wellbeing across Australia is on the rise. Organisations are keen to implement programs that not only look after...

OHS and WHS: Employees sending a strong message...

It is fair to say that the emphasis and interest in workplace wellbeing across Australia is on the rise. Organisations are keen to implement programs that not only look after...

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employer responsibilities

OHS and WHS responsibilities as the festive sea...

Making sure all workers stay safe this Christmas is the most important thing employers should focus on in the lead up to the festive season says WorkCover Queensland. WorkCover Queensland...

OHS and WHS responsibilities as the festive sea...

Making sure all workers stay safe this Christmas is the most important thing employers should focus on in the lead up to the festive season says WorkCover Queensland. WorkCover Queensland...

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domestic violence leave

OHS and WHS: paying for domestic violence leave

The Ai Group has expressed concern about the Labor party’s announcement to implement 10 days of paid domestic violence leave for all employees should it win Government at the next...

OHS and WHS: paying for domestic violence leave

The Ai Group has expressed concern about the Labor party’s announcement to implement 10 days of paid domestic violence leave for all employees should it win Government at the next...

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