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NATIONAL Review of the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy As part of its mid-term review of the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022, due to be completed by the end of 2017. Safe Work Australia is currently consulting a range of stakeholders including government bodies, unions, industry associations and work health and safety professionals and academics. More information can be found at here www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au |
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New Guide Issued for Workplace Management of Asthma, and more Airbourne contaminants, like dust, gases, vapours or fumes can be found in many workplaces and can affect a worker’s respiratory health – sometimes permanently. Physical activity will increase worker’s breathing rate even more and can have an even greater impact on the worker’s health. Inhaling airbourne contaminants may immediately injure the respiratory tract and cause acute systems, such as shortness of breath, cough and chest tightness, and require emergency medical care – or it could lead to prolonged symptoms due to the development of irritant-induced lung disease. SafeWork NSW says the extent of injury will depend on the type and dose of exposure. A new guide on managing workers’ respiratory conditions, include asthma, is now available in the News section at www.safework.nsw.gov.au |
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Fact Sheet on Electrical Safety As a warning about the need for electrical safety on construction sites. WorkSafe Victoria has published a fact sheet on electrical safety in the construction industry, and a 20-second animation aimed at electricians and construction workers. More information is available at the WorkSafe Victoria website. |
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www.commerce.wa.gov.au/worksafe Reporting Workplace Injuries and Diseases WorkSafe WA has released a fact sheet on OSH requirements for reporting workplace injuries and diseases, as well as a bulletin on scaffolding, following recent incidents where damaged components and unsafe practices were used during the erection of scaffolds. The agency has also realised a removal checklist for non-friable asbestos (see website for more details). |
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