Global update: Australia

Article Abstract:

New regulations have been introduced in Australia to ensure the health and safety of people working in the funeral industry, while a study of forklift safety has lead to new legislations to prevent serious injury and death.

Laws, regulations and rules, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Funeral industry, Forklift trucks

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Workers' comp in turmoil

Article Abstract:

The compensation debt for workers is 1.64 million Australian dollars in 2000 in New South Wales, Australia. Employers and the government are considering private underwriting to cover the scheme and believe that this will also reduce injury in the workplace.

Finance, Workers' compensation, New South Wales

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Australia: mining report issued

Article Abstract:

A safety and health report on the Australian minerals industry for 1997-98 has been produced by the Minerals Council of Australia. Whilst fatality rates are still too high, there has been a steady decrease in lost-time injuries.

Mining industry, Mineral industry

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