Hazards at Work: A Guide to Health and Safety in Australian Workplaces

Petrusia Butrej, Grahame Douglas

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Abstract

Hazards at Work analyses the main hazards encountered in Australian workplaces. The underlying causes of health and safety hazards are identified and the resources needed to prevent and control them are described. The book summarises current OHS legislation throughout Australia. It details safe working procedures, the role of workplace committees and specific workers at risk, and stresses the importance of cooperation and consultation in all OHS matters.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationStrathfield, N.S.W.
PublisherOpen Training and Education Network
Number of pages363
ISBN (Print)9780731010448
Publication statusPublished - 1995

Keywords

  • compliance
  • industrial safety
  • prevention
  • quality of work life

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