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Does Workplace Noise “Really” Lead to Hearing Loss? ; Warrnambool Blitz Safety Breaches

Posted by Robert O'Neill

1_noise hazardsWorkCover NSW addressed businesses in New South Wales about the importance of managing the noise in the workplace. It has come to the attention of WorkCover NSW that workplace noise can cause a major hearing disturbance.

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Topics: Blog, Occupational Health and Wellbeing

Concerned Workers on Asbestos Laced Pits; 8th National Safe Work Awards Winners Announced

Posted by Robert O'Neill

2_house asbestosConcerned workers of Tasmania have sought the help of UNIONS Tasmania (Tasmanian branch of ACTU) to get assurance that the removal of asbestos is being done safely at the worksites of National Broadband Network.

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Topics: Blog, Occupational Health and Wellbeing

Work Can Sometimes Be Rough....and Itchy

Posted by Robert O'Neill

skin hazardsContact dermatitis is the most common form of occupational skin disease (OSD). Occupational skin disease (OSD) comprised for a significant proportion of occupational disease in most countries.

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Topics: Blog, Occupational Health and Wellbeing

Workplace Stalking -- What Can You do?

Posted by Robert O'Neill

Workplace stalkers usually have some psychological problems, ranging from personality disorders to serious mental illnesses. Australian researchers have identified some distinct types:

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Topics: Blog, Occupational Health and Wellbeing

Better Safety Legislation for Pregnant Workers

Posted by Robert O'Neill

workplace discremination in pregnantThe Fair Work Act seeks that workplaces in Australia should be more worker and family friendly through its imposed legislative changes introduced in the Parliament. The proposed amendments were highlighted during the second reading of the legislative bill last 21 March 2013.

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Topics: Blog, Occupational Health and Wellbeing