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R U OK? in the workplace

R U OK? in the workplace

As part of R U OK? Day September 14, 2017 Australians are being encouraged to share their mental health concerns with their employers.  According to organisers the public awareness campaign...

R U OK? in the workplace

As part of R U OK? Day September 14, 2017 Australians are being encouraged to share their mental health concerns with their employers.  According to organisers the public awareness campaign...

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asbestos removal

CFMEU calls for mandatory asbestos training for...

The Construction, Forestry Mining and Energy Union has called for mandatory national training on asbestos safety for all tradespeople after a report from Curtin University found that three out of...

CFMEU calls for mandatory asbestos training for...

The Construction, Forestry Mining and Energy Union has called for mandatory national training on asbestos safety for all tradespeople after a report from Curtin University found that three out of...

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road fatalities in grey fleet

Cutting road fatalities in the grey fleet

Road crashes in Australia represent the most common form of work related fatalities and driving for work is considered one of the riskiest at work activities. One particular area that...

Cutting road fatalities in the grey fleet

Road crashes in Australia represent the most common form of work related fatalities and driving for work is considered one of the riskiest at work activities. One particular area that...

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Labour hire laws

Labour hire laws problematic for businesses

The Queensland and South Australian labour hire licensing Bills are highly problematic for businesses for both those that supply labour and those that use labour supplied by other businesses says...

Labour hire laws problematic for businesses

The Queensland and South Australian labour hire licensing Bills are highly problematic for businesses for both those that supply labour and those that use labour supplied by other businesses says...

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first aid in the workplace

Australians have lowest rate of first aid train...

The Australian Red Cross has recently drawn attention to the number of domestic and workplace accidents that take place in Australia every year. And according to the Australian Red Cross the...

Australians have lowest rate of first aid train...

The Australian Red Cross has recently drawn attention to the number of domestic and workplace accidents that take place in Australia every year. And according to the Australian Red Cross the...

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dial before you dig campaign

Safework South Australia launches video toolbox...

Safework SA are encouraging people to do the right thing and dial before they dig and maintain safe clearance distances when working near overhead powerlines to save lives and avoid...

Safework South Australia launches video toolbox...

Safework SA are encouraging people to do the right thing and dial before they dig and maintain safe clearance distances when working near overhead powerlines to save lives and avoid...

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