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- Legislation
- Australia
- Commonwealth
- Australian Workplace Safety Standards Act 2005
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An Act to provide for the making of occupational health and safety standards, and for related purposes
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- Australian Workplace Safety Standards Regulations 2005
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The Regulations set out further particulars relating to publication and consultation requirements to be met by the Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) when declaring national standards and codes of practice, under sections 6 and 7 of the Australian Workplace ...
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- Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1991
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The objects of this Act are to secure the health, safety and welfare at work of employees of the Commonwealth and of Commonwealth authorities; and to protect persons at or near workplaces from risks to health and safety arising out of the activities of such employees at work
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- Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) (National Standards) Regulations 2003
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Principal Regulations
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- Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Act 1993
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An Act to promote the occupational health and safety of persons employed in the maritime industry, and for related purposes
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- Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Regulations 1995
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Principal Regulations
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- Occupational Health and Safety (Safety Arrangements) Regulations 1991
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Principal Regulations
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- Occupational Health and Safety (Safety Standards) Regulations 1994
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Principal Regulations
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- Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991
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An Act to promote the occupational health and safety of persons employed by the Commonwealth, Commonwealth authorities and certain licensed corporations, and for related purposes
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- Road Transport Reform (Dangerous Goods) Act 1995
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An Act to make provision for safety in the transport of dangerous goods by road as part of the system of nationally consistent road transport laws
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- Road Transport Reform (Dangerous Goods) Regulations 1997
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Principal Regulations
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- Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988
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An Act relating to the rehabilitation of employees of the Commonwealth and certain corporations and to workers’ compensation for those employees and certain other persons, and for related purposes
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- Australian Capital Territory
- Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulation 1954
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made under the Machinery Act 1949
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- Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Regulation 2004
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made under the Dangerous Substances Act 2004
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- Dangerous Substances (General) Regulation 2004
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made under the Dangerous Substances Act 2004
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- Dangerous Substances Act 2004 (No. 7 / 2004)
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An Act about dangerous substances, and for other purposes
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- Machinery Act 1949
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An Act relating to the installation, use, inspection and operation of machinery
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- Machinery Regulation 1950
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made under the Machinery Act 1949
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- Magistrates Court (Occupational Health and Safety Infringement Notices) Regulation 2004
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The purpose of these regulations is to provide for infringement notices under the Magistrates Court Act 1930, part 8 for certain offences against the occupational health and safety legislation.
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- Occupational Health and Safety (Certification of Plant Users and Operators) Regulation 2000
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made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989
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- Occupational Health and Safety (Manual Handling) Regulation 1997
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made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989
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- Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989 No 18
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An Act to promote and improve standards of occupational health, safety and welfare, and for related purposes.
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- Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 1991
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made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989
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- Racing (Jockeys Accident Insurance) Regulation 2006
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made under the Racing Act 1999
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- Radiation Protection Act 2006
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An Act to provide for the protection of the health and safety of people, and for the protection of property and the environment, from the harmful effects of radiation, and for related purposes. This Act is awaiting commencement default commencement under s 2 (3): 1 July 2007
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- Scaffolding and Lifts Act 1912
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An Act about scaffolding, lifts, cranes, building, excavation and compressed air work
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- Scaffolding and Lifts Regulation 1950
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made under the Scaffolding and Lifts Act 1912
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- Workers Compensation Act 1951 No 2
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An Act relating to compensation to workers for injuries arising out of or in the course of their employment, and for other purposes.
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- Workers Compensation Regulation 2002
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made under the Workers Compensation Act 1951
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- New South Wales
- Coal Mine Health and Safety Act 2002
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An Act to secure the health, safety and welfare of persons in connection with coal operations; to repeal the Coal Mines Regulation Act 1982; to amend certain Acts; and for other purposes.
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- Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008
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An Act to provide for the regulation and control of the handling of explosives and explosive precursors; to provide for the regulation of certain other dangerous goods; and for related purposes.
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- Explosives Act 2003
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An Act to provide for the regulation and control of the handling of explosives and explosive precursors; to provide for the regulation of certain other dangerous goods; and for related purposes.
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- Explosives Regulation 2005
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This legislation was made under the Explosives Act 2003
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- Mine Health and Safety Act 2004
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An Act to secure the health, safety and welfare of persons in connection with certain mines; to repeal the Mines Inspection Act 1901; to amend certain Acts; and for other purposes.
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- Mine Safety (Cost Recovery) Act 2005
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An Act to make provision with respect to the funding of regulatory activities in relation to mine safety.
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- Occupational Health and Safety (Clothing Factory Registration) Regulation 2001 - REPEALED 31 AUGUST 2008
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Repealed legislation made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000
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- Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 (NSW)
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A NSW Act to secure the health, safety and welfare of persons at work; to repeal the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1983; and for other purposes.
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- Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001
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This legislation was made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000
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- Rail Safety Act 2002
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An Act to promote the safe construction, operation and maintenance of railways; to repeal the Rail Safety Act 1993; and for other purposes. TO BE REPEALED ON COMMENCEMENT OF RAIL SAFETY ACT 2008
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- Rail Safety Act 2008
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An Act to make provision with respect to rail safety; to repeal the Rail Safety Act 2002; and for other purposes.
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- Road and Rail Transport (Dangerous Goods) (Rail) Regulation 1999
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This legislation was made under the Road and Rail Transport (Dangerous Goods) Act 1997
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- Road and Rail Transport (Dangerous Goods) (Road) Regulation 1998
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This legislation was made under the Road and Rail Transport (Dangerous Goods) Act 1997
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- Road and Rail Transport (Dangerous Goods) Act 1997
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An Act to make provision for safety in the transport of dangerous goods by road as part of the system of nationally consistent road transport laws; and to make provision for safety in the transport of dangerous goods by rail; and for other purposes.
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- Rural Workers Accommodation Act 1969
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An Act to provide for the accommodation of rural workers; to repeal the Rural Workers Accommodation Act 1926 and the Rural Workers Accommodation (Amendment) Act 1951; and for purposes connected therewith.
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- Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW)
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A NSW Act to provide for the compensation and rehabilitation of workers in respect of work related injuries; to repeal the Workers’ Compensation Act 1926 and certain other Acts; and for other purposes.
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- Workers Compensation Regulation 2003
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This legislation was made under the Workers Compensation Act 1987
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- Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Regulation 2002
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This legislation was made under the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998
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- Northern Territory
- Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act
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An Act to make provision for safety in the transport of dangerous goods by road as part of the system of nationally consistent road transport laws and to make provision for safety in the transport of dangerous goods by rail
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- Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulations
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Made under Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport)Act
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- Marine (Safety Manning) Regulations
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Made under Marine Act
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- Marine (Safety) Regulations
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Made under Marine Act
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- Petroleum (Occupational Health and Safety) Regulations
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Made under Petroleum Act
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- Radioactive Ores and Concentrates (Packaging and Transport) Act
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An Act to make provision for the packaging, storage and transport of radioactive ores and concentrates
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- Radioactive Ores and Concentrates (Packaging and Transport) Regulations
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Made under Radioactive Ores and Concentrates (Packaging and Transport) Act
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- WORK HEALTH COURT RULES
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Made under WORKERS REHABILITATION AND COMPENSATION ACT
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- WORKERS REHABILITATION AND COMPENSATION ACT
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An Act about workers' rehabilitation and compensation
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- WORKERS REHABILITATION AND COMPENSATION REGULATIONS
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Regulations under the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act
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- Workplace Health and Safety Act 2007
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An Act to promote health and safety in the workplace and for other purposes
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- Workplace Health and Safety Regulations
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Regulations under the Workplace Health and Safety Act
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- Queensland
- Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999
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An Act to regulate the operation of coal mines, to protect the safety and health of persons at coal mines and persons who may be affected by coal mining operations, and for other purposes.
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- Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2001
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made under Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999
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- Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001
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An Act about the safe management in Queensland of the storage and handling of hazardous materials, particularly dangerous goods and combustible liquids, and the management of major hazard facilities and emergencies involving hazardous materials, and for other purposes
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- Dangerous Goods Safety Management Regulation 2001
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made under Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001
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- Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999
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An Act to regulate the operation of mines, other than coal mines, to protect the safety and health of persons at mines and persons who may be affected by operations, and for other purposes
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- Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Regulation 2001
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made under Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999
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- Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Regulation 2003
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made under Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003
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- WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION ACT 2003
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An Act to establish a workers' compensation scheme for Queensland, and for other purposes.
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- WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 1995
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An Act about workplace health and safety, and for related purposes.
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- Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008
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made under Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995
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- South Australia
- Dangerous Substances Act 1979
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An Act to regulate the keeping, handling, transporting, conveyance, use and disposal, and the quality, of dangerous substances; and for other purposes.
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- Dangerous Substances Regulations 2002
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under the Dangerous Substances Act 1979
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- Explosives (Fireworks) Regulations 2001
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under the Explosives Act 1936
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- Explosives (Security Sensitive Substances) Regulations 2006
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under the Explosives Act 1936
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- Explosives Act 1936
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An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to explosives.
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- Explosives Regulations 1996
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under the Explosives Act 1936
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- Mines and Works Inspection Act 1920
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An Act to make better provision for the regulation and inspection of mines and works, and for other purposes.
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- Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986
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An Act to provide for the health, safety and welfare of persons at work; and for other purposes.
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- Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1995
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under the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986
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- Radiation Protection and Control (Ionising Radiation) Regulations 2000
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under the Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982
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- Radiation Protection and Control (Transport of Radioactive Substances) Regulations 2003
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under the Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982
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- Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982
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An Act to provide for the control of activities related to radioactive substances and radiation apparatus, and for protecting the environment and the health and safety of people against the harmful effects of radiation; and for other purposes.
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- Rail Safety Act 1996
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An Act to promote the safe construction, maintenance and operation of railways as part of a national approach to rail safety regulation; and for other purposes.
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- Rail Safety Regulations 1998
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under the Rail Safety Act 1996
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- WorkCover Corporation (Claims Management—Contractual Arrangements) Regulations 1997
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under the WorkCover Corporation Act 1994
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- WorkCover Corporation Act 1994
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An Act to provide for the reconstitution of the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Corporation and its continuation under the name WorkCover Corporation of South Australia; to provide for its functions and powers; and for other purposes.
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- Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation (Claims and Registration) Regulations 1999
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under the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1986
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- Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1986
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An Act to provide for the rehabilitation and compensation of workers in respect of disabilities arising from their employment; and for other purposes.
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- Tasmania
- Dangerous Goods (General) Regulations 1998
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Made under the Dangerous Goods Act 1998.
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- Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulations 1998
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Made under the Dangerous Goods Act 1998.
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- Dangerous Goods Act 1998
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An Act to regulate the manufacture, transport and sale of dangerous goods, to regulate other activities in relation to such goods, to repeal the Dangerous Goods Act 1976 and for related purposes.
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- Workers (Occupational Diseases) Relief Fund Regulations 1996
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Made under the Workers' (Occupational Diseases) Relief Fund Act 1954.
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- Workers Compensation Rescission Regulations 2001
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Made under the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.
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- Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988
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An Act to provide for the rehabilitation and compensation of workers in respect of occupational injuries suffered by workers, to repeal the Workers' Compensation Act 1927, and for other purposes and to amend the Evidence Act 1910 and the Magistrates Act 1987.
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- Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Order 2002
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Made under section 131B of the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.
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- Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Regulations 2001
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Made under Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.
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- Workers' (Occupational Diseases) Relief Fund Act 1954
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An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the payment of compensation to employees in certain industries in respect of occupational diseases contracted by them in the course of their employment
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- Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995
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An Act to provide for the health and safety of persons employed in, engaged in or affected by industry, to provide for the safety of persons using amusement structures and temporary public stands and to repeal certain enactments
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- Workplace Health and Safety Regulations 1998
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Made under Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995
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- Victoria
- Accident Compensation (Occupational Health and Safety) Act 1996
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An act to transfer various responsibilities in relation to the administration of the Dangerous Goods Act 1985, the Equipment (Public Safety) Act 1994 and the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985 to the Victorian WorkCover Authority...
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- Dangerous Goods (Explosives) Regulations 2000
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The objectives of these Regulations are— (a) to provide for the safety of people and property in relation to the manufacture, storage, sale, transport, use, disposal and import of explosives; and ...
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- Dangerous Goods (HCDG) Regulations 2005
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The objectives of these Regulations are to— (a) regulate access to high consequence dangerous goods; (b) provide for the management of risks arising out of security concerns associated with explosives and high consequence dangerous goods; (c) make further provision for ...
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- Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2000
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The objectives of these Regulations are— (a) to revoke the Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 1989; and (b) to provide for the safe storage and handling of dangerous goods.
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- Dangerous Goods (Transport by Rail) Regulations 1998
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The objectives of these Regulations are to: (a) adopt the Transport Code for the purposes of regulating the transport of dangerous goods by rail and to ensure consistency with the provisions for the transport of dangerous goods by rail in other jurisdictions throughout ...
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- Magistrates' Court (Occupational Health and Safety) Rules 2005
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The object of these Rules is to provide forms of application to the Court under sections 83 and 85 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004.
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- Occupational Health and Safety (Asbestos) Regulations 2003
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The objective of these Regulations is to protect persons against the risk of asbestos-related disease resulting from exposure to airborne asbestos fibres.
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- Occupational Health and Safety (Confined Spaces) Regulations 1996
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The objective of these Regulations is to protect people at work against risks to health or safety associated with the entry to, work in and exit from confined spaces.
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- Occupational Health and Safety (Entry Permits) Regulations 2005
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The objective of these Regulations is to prescribe the information to be included in entry permits issued by the Magistrates' Court under Part 8 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
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- Occupational Health and Safety (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 1999
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The objective of these Regulations is to protect people at work against risks to their health associated with the use of hazardous substances.
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- Occupational Health and Safety (Issue Resolution) Regulations 1999
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The objective of these Regulations is to prescribe a procedure for the effective resolution at workplaces of health and safety issues as they arise, where there is no agreed procedure for resolution.
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- Occupational Health and Safety (Lead) Regulations 2000
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The objective of these Regulations is to protect people against risks to their health associated with the use of lead at workplaces.
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- Occupational Health and Safety (Major Hazard Facilities) Regulations 2000
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The objective of these Regulations is to provide for the safe operation of major hazard facilities in order to— (a) reduce the likelihood of a major incident occurring; (b) reduce the consequences to health and safety and damage to property in the event of a major incident
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- Occupational Health and Safety (Manual Handling) Regulations 1999
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The objective of these Regulations is to reduce the number and severity of musculoskeletal disorders associated with tasks involving manual handling.
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- Occupational Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2002
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The objective of these Regulations is to protect people in mines against risks to their health and safety.
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- Occupational Health and Safety (Noise) Regulations 2004
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The objective of these Regulations is to ensure that— (a) the exposure of employees to noise in the workplace is controlled so as to reduce the incidence and severity of hearing loss resulting from excessive exposure to noise; (b) there is consultation within the workplace ...
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- Occupational Health and Safety (Plant) Regulations 1995
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The objective of these Regulations is to protect people at work against risks to health or safety arising from plant and systems of work associated with plant.
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- Occupational Health and Safety (Prevention of Falls) Regulations 2003
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The objective of these Regulations is to prevent incidents at workplaces involving falls of more than 2 metres and to prevent or reduce injury resulting from those falls.
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- Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
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An act to secure the health, safety and welfare of employees and other persons at work... and to repeal the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985
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- Western Australia
- Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007
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made under Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004
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- Dangerous Goods Safety (General) Regulations 2007
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made under Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004
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- Dangerous Goods Safety (Goods in Ports) Regulations 2007
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made under Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004
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- Dangerous Goods Safety (Major Hazard Facilities) Regulations 2007
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made under Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004
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- Dangerous Goods Safety (Road and Rail Transport of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007
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made under Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004
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- Dangerous Goods Safety (Security Risk Substances) Regulations 2007
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made under Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004
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- Dangerous Goods Safety (Storage and Handling of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007
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made under Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004
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- Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004
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An Act relating to the safe storage, handling and transport of dangerous goods and for related purposes.
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- Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994
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An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the safety of mines and mining operations and the inspection and regulation of mines, mining operations and plant and substances supplied to or used at mines; to promote and improve the safety and health of persons at mines ...
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- Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995
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made under Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994
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- Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984
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An Act to promote and improve standards for occupational safety and health, to establish the Commission for Occupational Safety and Health, to provide for a tribunal for the determination of certain matters and claims, to facilitate the coordination of the administration of ...
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- Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996
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made under Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984
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- Rail Safety Act 1998
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An Act to promote the safe construction, maintenance and operation of railways as part of a national approach to rail safety regulation and...
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- Rail Safety Regulations 1999
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made under Rail Safety Act 1998
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- Hong Kong
- Boilers And Pressure Vessels Ordinance
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To control the use and operation of boilers and pressure vessels, to provide for the holding of inquiries into accidents in or to boilers and pressure vessels and to provide for matters connected with the purposes aforesaid.
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- Factories And Industrial Undertakings Ordinance
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An Ordinance to amend the law, relating to factories and industrial undertakings and to the employment of women, young persons and children therein.
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- Occupational Safety And Health (Display Screen Equipment) Regulation
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made under the Occupational Safety And Health Ordinance
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- Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance
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An Ordinance to ensure the safety and health of persons when they are at work, to provide for related matters, and to consequentially amend the Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance and the Administrative Appeals Board Ordinance.
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- Occupational Safety And Health Regulation
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made under the Occupational Safety And Health Ordinance
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- United States
- Federal Mine Safety & Health Act of 1977
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"it is the purpose of this Act (1) to establish interim mandatory health and safety standards and to direct the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare and the Secretary of Labor to develop and promulgate improved mandatory health or safety standards to protect the ...
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- Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
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An Act to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women; by authorizing enforcement of the standards developed under the Act; by assisting and encouraging the States in their efforts to assure safe and healthful working conditions; by providing for ...
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- Courts & tribunals and their decisions
- Australia
- United States
- Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission
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The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission is an independent adjudicative agency that provides administrative trial and appellate review of legal disputes arising under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Amendments Act of 1977 (Mine Act).
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- Organisations
- Australia
- Queensland
- WorkCover Queensland
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Workers’ compensation insurance has been part of Queensland business since 1916. Since its formation in 1997, WorkCover Queensland has been the main provider of workers’ compensation insurance to Queensland employers. Here you will find information about our organisation’s ...
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- Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Occupational Safety and Health Association
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Established in 1977 by a group of safety practitioners, the Association is a voluntary and non-profit-making organization carrying the major objectives of promoting the exchange of knowledge and experience in occupational safety and health (OSH); the unity and friendly ...
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- Occupational Safety Health Council
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"Established under the Occupational Safety Health Council Ordinance in 1988, the Council is a statutory body for promoting safety and health at work and sustaining the valuable workforce of Hong Kong." ----from Hong Kong Occupational Safety Health Council web.
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- International
- The Asia-Pacific Occupational Safety and Health Organization
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The Asia-Pacific Occupational Safety and Health Organization (APOSHO) is an international body composed of non-profit professional organizations devoted to the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases.
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- United Kingdom
- Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
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IOSH is Europe’s leading body for health and safety professionals. We have nearly 30,000 members worldwide, including more than 8,000 Chartered Safety and Health Practitioners. The Institution was founded in 1945 and is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that sets ...
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- Organisations - Government
- Australia
- Commonwealth
- Australian Safety and Compensation Council
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"The ASCC is a council made up of government, employer and employee representatives. We lead and coordinate Australia's national effort to: * promote best practice in occupational health and safety (OHS) * improve workers' compensation arrangements * improve rehabilitation ...
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- Comcare
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"Comcare is responsible for workplace safety, rehabilitation and compensation in the Commonwealth jurisdiction. Comcare is a statutory authority reporting to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and administers two Acts of Parliament: * the Occupational Health ...
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- Australian Capital Territory
- ACT WorkCover
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ACT WorkCover is the government agency responsible for the administration of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989 , Dangerous Substances Act 2004, Scaffolding and Lifts Act 1912, and Machinery Act 1949.
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- New South Wales
- WorkCover NSW
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"WorkCover NSW is a statutory authority within the Minister for Commerce's portfolio. Its primary objective is to work in partnership with the NSW community to achieve safe workplaces, effective return to work and security for injured workers." --WorkCover NSW web site
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- Workers Compensation Commission
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" The Workers Compensation Commission resolves workers compensation disputes between injured workers and employers. We are an independent statutory tribunal within the justice system in New South Wales. Our dispute resolution model implements the objectives of the Commission ...
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- Northern Territory
- NT WorkSafe
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NT WorkSafe is a Division of the Department of Employment, Education and Training (DEET). On 11 June 2003, NT WorkSafe became the administrative and regulatory arm of the Northern Territory Work Health Authority the statutory body established under the Work Health Act. NT ...
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- Queensland
- Queensland Workplace Health and Safety Board
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The Workplace Health and Safety Board is the principal source of advice to the Queensland Government and Minister for Industrial Relations on workplace health and safety matters in Queensland. Established under the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995 (PDF, 766 KB) on 1 ...
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- South Australia
- SafeWork SA
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"SafeWork SA is South Australia's new OHS agency. Our primary role is to promote and encourage safe, fair and productive working lives in South Australia by working with employers, employees, unions and industry representatives. Formerly called Workplace Services, SafeWork ...
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- Tasmania
- WorkCover Tasmania
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The WorkCover Tasmania is established by the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 and is responsible for: * overseeing the operation of Tasmania’s workers rehabilitation and compensation scheme * reviewing the incidence and cost of occupational injuries and ...
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- Workplace Standards Tasmania
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Workplace Standards is a division of the Department of Justice. Workplace Standards Tasmania is responsible for administering much of the legislation that regulates business in Tasmania. Occupational health and safety, workers compensation, long service leave, shop trading ...
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- Victoria
- The Victorian WorkCover Authority (VWA)
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"The Victorian WorkCover Authority (VWA) is the manager of Victoria's workplace safety system. Broadly, the responsibilities of the organisation are to: * help avoid workplace injuries occurring * enforce Victoria's occupational health and safety laws * provide reasonably ...
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- Western Australia
- WorkCover WA
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WorkCover WA is the statutory authority responsible for the administration of the workers' compensation system in Western Australia.
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- WorkSafe Western Australia
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WorkSafe is a division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection, the Western Australian State Government agency responsible for the administration of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984.
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- United Kingdom
- Health and Safety Commission
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The Health and Safety Commission is responsible for health and safety regulation in Great Britain. The Health and Safety Executive and local government are the enforcing authorities who work in support of the Commission.
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- United States
- Mine Safety and Health Administration
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"The mission of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is to administer the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) and to enforce compliance with mandatory safety and health standards as a means to eliminate fatal accidents; to ...
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- Occupational Safety & Health Administration
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"OSHA's mission is to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health."--OSHA web site
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- Publications
- Australia
- Commonwealth
- Australian Safety and Compensation Council Publication site
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The publications include: * Corporate publications * Information/ fact sheets * Mailed publications service * National standards, codes of practice and related guidance * Research reports * Statistical data and reports * Education and training * Archived documents; and * ...
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- Comcare Publication site
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"This section of the site contains Comcare publications and fact sheets. The Fact sheets are to be used as a guide only to relevant information, for further information please refer to the links below. Other useful links: The OHS(CE) Act; The OHS(CE) Regulations 1991; The ...
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- National OHS strategy 2002-2012
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The National OHS Strategy 2002-2012 provides a basis for developing sustainable, safe and healthy work environments and for reducing the number of people hurt or killed at work. The Strategy was agreed to by all Australian governments, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and ...
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- Australian Capital Territory
- ACTWorkCover Publications and Information
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Information Bulletins, Codes of Practice and Guidance material are available from the relevant topic page e.g. OH&S, Workers Comp etc.
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- New South Wales
- Publications of the Workers Compensation Commission
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WCC produces a number of brochures that help injured workers understand our dispute resolution process and that explain the different stages of our resolution process. A number of these brochures are also available in the following community languages: Arabic, Cantonese, ...
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- Serious injury and death in the workplace
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Report and recommendations of General Purpose Standing Committee No. 1 inquiry into serious injury and death in the workplace.
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- WorkCover NSW Publication site
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WorkCover NSW has a range of publications available in PDF format on the web. They incldue OHS; Licensing, registration and notification; Workers Compensation; Law and Policy; Industry; General WorkCover Information; and Archive.
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- Workers' Compensation Dust Diseases Board of NSW Publications
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The publications include A DDB Guide to Compensation; Annual Reports and Fact Sheets.
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- Northern Territory
- NT WorkSafe Publications
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NT WorkSafe Publications include: * DEET Annual Reports * A guide to first aid in the workplace * A guide to workplace health and safety committees * Frequently asked questions * Health and safety in the office * Managing stress in the workplace * Occupational noise ...
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- Queensland
- Publications and forms
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The publications of the Queensland Department of Industrial Relations including the Workplace Health and Safety and Electrical safety. The publications cover reports, research, newsletters, submissions, conference papers, codes and standards, forms, blitzes, audits, subject ...
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- South Australia
- SafeWork SA: OHS Publications Index
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SafeWork SA's OHS Publications site.
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- Tasmania
- WorkCover Tasmania Safety Publications
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This site provides publications produced by the WorkCover Tasmania and Workplace Standards Tasmania. Other sources of information are listed under links.
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- Victoria
- The Victorian WorkCover Authority (VWA) Publication Site
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"Publications: * General Publications * Top ten most requested publications * Online Claims Manual * Court Judgements * Alerts & Guidance Notes * Top ten most requested alerts & guidance notes * VWA Library." --Victorian WorkCover Authority web site.
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- Western Australia
- WorkCover WA: Publications
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Here you will find copies of WorkCover's Publications for Workers, for Employers,for Health Providers, for Service Providers, for Dispute Resolution and for Injury Management.
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- WorkSafe Western Australia Publications
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WorkSafe and the Commission for Occupational Safety and Health release a variety of publications. Most of these publications are available on this website in either HTML or in PDF formats.
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- Journals
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