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No breach of duty where cleaning system enforced
Scott v Jackson Garden Landscape Supplies Pty Ltd 17 February 2015. This decision highlights the importance of an employer not only having in place a system of work, but also maintaining and enforcing that system to guard against risk of injury.
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Plaintiff awarded damages after Q-fever diagnosis
A 57 year old supervisor/carpenter working on a school farm was diagnosed with Q-Fever in January 2012, that has since developed into Q-Fever Debility Syndrome. The worker, who has been unable to return to work, claimed damages from his employer and from the State of Queensland as the controller of the school/school farm.
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Damages awarded despite lie about pre-existing symptoms
Luck v Civil Mining and Construction Pty Ltd, 16 December 2009. This case study discusses how a Court may find that a worker who has lied about their pre-existing symptoms, sustained serious injuries from previous non-work related events, or has credit issues, can still award damages.
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Guide
Tunnelling road header and related operations: dust conditions and their control
To determine the respirable dust and RCS concentrations associated with road header tunnelling operations, evaluate the dust controls being used to determine the extent of compliance, provide timely feedback and enhance the operator’s capacity to control this risk.
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Guide
manual-tasks risk register examples
This risk register contains detailed examples of manual-tasks for the construction industry.
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Guide
When things go wrong… Common scenarios in legionella and risk communication
Mining Health Improvement and Awareness Committee presentations - Dr Richard Bentham School of the Environment Flinders University Adelaide
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Guide
Hendra virus - information for horse businesses
Information for horse properties and other horse related businesses on the risks surrounding Hendra virus and preventative measures to minimise the risk of human infection.