Articles
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08 September 2004
Work Health & Safety
Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination: An OH&S and Management I…
Several recent prosecutions clearly illustrate that workplace bullying can lead to prosecutions against employers, directors and employees under OH&S legislation.
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08 July 2004
Workplace Law & Culture
Successful OH&S defences .... they exist!
These employers were successful because they maintained a system of workplace safety which properly addressed the risks.
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08 March 2004
Workplace Law & Culture
Drugs and Alcohol at work - Safety issues for employers
Drugs and alcohol cause safety issues for employers, especially if combined with machinery, safety equipment and driving.
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08 February 2004
Work Health & Safety
A review of Workers Compensation Commission appeals - errors of l…
Since January 2002, the Workers Compensation Commission has determined about 50 applications for leave to appeal.
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06 December 2003
Workplace Law & Culture
Industrial Manslaughter - the reaction or solution to workplace f…
Occupational health & safety legislation is focused on the prevention of workplace accidents through educating employers and employees in workplace safety.
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06 October 2003
Workplace Law & Culture
Minimising OH&S Penalties - some recent cases show compliance wit…
A breach of an employer?s health and safety obligations could have disastrous consequences.
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06 August 2003
Workplace Law & Culture
Workplace Violence: An OH&S Perspective
Violence in the workplace may represent an unsafe working environment not only for employees but also for other persons at an employer?s place of work.
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06 July 2003
Workers Compensation
Principal contractors liable to pay for workers compensation prem…
A principal contractor can be liable for subcontractors? workers compensation premiums.
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05 May 2003
Workplace Law & Culture
Workplace Violence: An employment perspective - OH&S, harrassment…
Workplace violence is unacceptable in all workplaces.