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SafetyNet Survey amazing Comedy@Trades prizepack!
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RSI Day 2008
Get serious about the prevention of RSI and other workplace injuries [read more] -
Vale Bernie Banton, a true Australian hero
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VTHC Unions Support Daffodil Day
August 24, 2007VTHC Unions Support Daffodil DayOccupational cancer needs better monitoring [read more] -
VTHC greets historic OHS Prosecution
August 9, 2007[read more]
The union movement and health and safety representatives today greeted the successful prosecution of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development for ignoring a Provisional Improvement Notice issued by an OHS Representative. -
Workplace fatalities increase under harsh new work laws
April 27, 2007On International Workers Memorial Day the Victorian Trades Hall Council is deeply concerned at the massive increase in the number of people killed at work in Victoria in the past twelve months.[read more] -
AWAs an unsafe break for workers
April 17, 2007[read more]
30% of all AWAs that have been examined reveal that workers get no rest breaks during their scheduled hours of work. -
VTHC Concerned about Proposed Asbestos Laws
February 9, 2007The VTHC is alarmed with the draft asbestos regulations released for public comment by WorkSafe Victoria.[read more] -
Asbestos Awareness Week, 2006
November 17, 2006Asbestos Dust Kills is the theme for this year's Asbestos Awareness Week.[read more] -
Use WorkCover profit wisely says Trades Hall
September 22, 2006The Victoriian Trades Hall Council today welcomed the announcement by the Victorian WorkCover Authority of another positive financial performance.[read more]