| Description |
x, 88 pages ; 30 cm |
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3 1/2 in |
| Series |
RIRDC publication, 1440-6845 ; no. 02/169 |
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RIRDC project ; no. GAP-1A |
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RIRDC publication. 1440-6845 ; no. 02/169
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RIRDC project ; no. GAP-1A
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| Summary |
The Report argues that in many respects the law can make a substantial contribution to improving Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) providing it is appropriately designed, complemented by appropriate education and training, and effectively implemented. In terms of design it endorses the use of performance standards supported by codes of practice and guidance notes, because of the greater flexibility this approach provides in most circumstances and because a stricter specifications standards approach would be both impractical and inhibit safety innovation. In terms of enforcement, a mixed approach is recommended, with advice and persuasion being the preferred strategy but escalating to the use of administrative notices, on the spot fines and ultimately, prosecution in extreme cases to give credibility to the overall 'enforcement pyramid'. More specific solutions are identified in relation to child safety, changing technology and remoteness of farms |
| Notes |
"February 2003" |
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"Farm Health & Safety Joint Research Venture"--Cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 83-88) |
| Notes |
Also available in an electronic version via the Internet. Address as of 25/03/03: http://www.rirdc.gov.au/reports/HCC/02-169.pdf |
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Available in pdf format via the World Wide Web |
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2003 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation |
| Subject |
Agricultural machinery -- Australia -- Safety measures -- Law and legislation.
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Industrial safety -- Law and legislation -- Australia.
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Farm equipment -- Australia -- Safety measures -- Law and legislation.
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Agricultural machinery -- Australia.
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Industrial safety -- Australia.
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Farms -- Safety regulations -- Australia.
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| Genre/Form |
books
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| Author |
Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation.
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| ISBN |
0642585687 |
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