.. what are they? What do these terms mean?...read more
There's nothing specific in OHS legislation. Read more....read more
Everyone at work is protected by a series of basic legal rights....read more
Workers have the right to a healthy and safe workplace. Employers have legal obligations both under Common Law and Statutory Law....read more
Women workers sometimes need extra OHS protection. Check out available information and resources....read more
Young people - both workers and students on 'work experience' - are at higher risk of injury in the workplace. ...read more
Casual workers, whether hired directly by the employer or through a labour hire or on-hire agency, are often more vulnerable than other workers from a health and safety perspective....read more
Thousands of workers die or are injured because of on-the-job accidents each year. Many more are exposed to unhealthy conditions that cause serious illnesses years later....read more
Discrimination and/or harassment can be a health and safety issue, and is something that OHS reps need to be aware of....read more
The ACTU has launched new charter of workplace rights for occupational health and safety and workers’ compensation that sets out the minimum health and safety and compensation standards. ...read more