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07/06

Forestry and fishing named as most most dangerous jobs, new data shows

Forestry and fishing named as most most dangerous jobs, new data shows by Andrew Brown.  Available from <http://www.smh.com.au/act-news/forestry-and-fishing-named-as-most-most-dangerous-jobs-new-data-shows-20170526-gwe47l> [May 27, 2017] Photo: Karleen Minney Employees working in agriculture, forestry and fishing industries are making a living in the most dangerous workplaces in the country, new data shows. Analysis of data from Safe Work Australia by comparison…
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07/06

Construction site safety: Does your mask pass the face fit test?

Construction site safety: Does your mask pass the face fit test? by Christian McCale.  Available from <https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/health-safety-news/mask-pass-face-fit-test/33508> [June 06, 2017] Although the need for employers to take effective measures to protect the health of their construction workers and avoid exposure to airborne dust is well understood, I am increasingly coming across situations on sites where…
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07/06

WSIB develops tool to measure workplace health and safety

WSIB develops tool to measure workplace health and safety by DCN News Services.  Available from <http://dailycommercialnews.com/en-US/OHS/News/2017/5/WSIB-develops-tool-to-measure-workplace-health-and-safety-1023938W/> [May 17, 2017] The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has developed a new tool, the Health and Safety Index, which condenses a wide range of data into a single measure to show how Ontario's workplaces are performing overall…
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07/06

New workplace safety laws bring drop in accidents

New workplace safety laws bring drop in accidents by  TIM O'CONNELL.  Available from <http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/better-business/93197885/new-workplace-safety-laws-bring-drop-in-accidents> [Last updated 17:10, June 6 2017] One year on from changes to workplace health and safety legislation, a Nelson compliance expert says the region's businesses and employees are reaping the benefits. The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 came into force on April 4…
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