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How to manage asbestos in the workplace

Electrical company fined $20,000 for failing to manage asbestos in the workplace

Do you know how to manage asbestos in the workplace? Recently, an electrical company was sentenced to a category 3 offence under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (‘the Act’), regarding its management of asbestos in the workplace.   The employer failed to comply with its primary health and safety duty under section 19(1) …

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how to improve workplace safety

How to improve workplace safety

What is a sure way that any business can learn how to improve workplace safety? Many business owners think improvement centres around updating out-of-date documents like safety policies or SWMS. Some feel that more training may improve things.  All of these things are of course very important to ensure you are meeting your WHS obligations, …

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Hire a WHS Consultant

Work health and safety consultants in Australia play an important role in ensuring the safety of workers in the workplace. They are responsible for providing advice and guidance on various health and safety issues and ensuring that workplaces comply with the relevant legislation. They typically have a background in health and safety and are usually …

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