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Workplace Health and Safety Law in Australia, 2nd Edition

Author : N. Foster

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Page : 0 pages

File Size : 25,69 MB

Release : 2016

Category : Civil law

ISBN : 9780409342833

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Workplace Health and Safety Law in Australia provides an introduction to the law of workplace health and safety in Australia, and offers clear concise commentary on all aspects of related civil and criminal law. The book sets out the wide range of legal obligations employers and managers must understand to provide a safe and compliant workplace, including discussion of the contract of employment, common law obligations, workers' compensation law, anti-discrimination legislation and the statutory workplace safety law. This revised edition incorporates a thorough discussion of the state of the law since the introduction of harmonised legislation around Australia, including reference to the latest cases. It is an invaluable resource for business and law students, legal professionals and senior business managers alike. Features Written by an academic for a student market No prior legal background required Reader friendly with tables and chart Online updates of chapters to keep up with current legislation in OHS Related Titles Kennedy, Work Health and Safety: What You Need to Know, 2012Pittard & Naughton, Australian Labour and Employment Law, 2015



Australian Master Work Health and Safety Guide

Author : Cormack E. Dunn

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Page : pages

File Size : 49,1 MB

Release : 2018-07-05

Category :

ISBN : 9781925397130

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This definitive guide is a first point of reference for work health and safety best practice and strategy. It provides key information and practical guidance on how to meet the current safety challenges facing organisations in Australia and New Zealand.



Tooma's Annotated Work Health and Safety Act 2011

Author : Michael Tooma

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Page : pages

File Size : 47,66 MB

Release : 2017-06-28

Category : Industrial hygiene

ISBN : 9780455500270

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Tooma's Annotated Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Second Edition provides an authoritative and easy-to-navigate, annotation of the national work health and safety (WH&S) law in Australia. In this precise annotation of the uniform WH&S law, leading practitioner and experienced author, Michael Tooma, uses the New South Wales enactment of the model legislation as his basis, with comparative tables referencing the law in other jurisdictions. Through his authoritative, section-by-section commentary, and analysis of the new duties and obligations, the author shares his insights into the how the national WH&S regime is developing. Michael Tooma draws on the latest case law to update the work with key developments since commencement of the uniform WH&S regime in 2011. These include decisions relating to: New interpretations of how the duty to workers interacts with the duty to others. Application of the general duty including a record penalty Horizontal consultation obligation Definition of officer Regulatory powers under s. 155 and s. 171 Judgements considered include WorkSafe v Rowson, DPP v Kidman, Kenos Contractors, Boland v TAPS, Perilya v Nash, Hunter Quarries, and the Al-Hassani case. For practitioners advising employers, or WH&S professionals in an office, project, factory, shop or store, this work is the go-to resource. Tooma's Annotated Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Second Edition equips practitioners and WHS professionals with the material required to understand and implement compliant WHS strategies, and to litigate on WHS issues in the courtroom.



Understanding the Model Work Health and Safety Act

Author : Barry Noel Sherriff

Publisher : CCH Australia Limited

Page : 129 pages

File Size : 25,37 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Industrial hygiene

ISBN : 1921593725

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This provides a succinct overview of the future changes to work health and safety laws in Australia. This plain English guide explains the reasons behind the harmonisation of the upcoming laws and processes in order to give a clear understanding of the expected changes and their implications. This overview has been designed for OHS professionals who need to be prepared ahead of the 2012 changes and face the challenge of applying this legislation to their business.



Elder Law in Australia

Author : Rodney Lewis

Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann

Page : 566 pages

File Size : 40,8 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Estate planning

ISBN : 9780409324723

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Book Description

Australia's population is ageing. In order for legal practitioners and other professionals such as financial advisors, accountants and healthcare workers to address the changing needs of their clients, it is essential that they have a solid grasp of the unique collection of legal issues that affect the elderly. Written in clear and accessible language, the text surveys a number of topics unique to the elderly including: mistreatment in aged care, elder abuse, discrimination, capacity to execute legal documents and challenges to wills and estates. This second edition has been updated to reflect recent changes to legislation and case law. It incorporates new commentary on intergenerational property transfer, statutory wills and the claims and entitlements of veterans. The sensitive issues of advance medical directives and termination of medical treatment are also explored.



Workplace Bullying

Author : J. & Egan Catanzariti

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Page : pages

File Size : 17,76 MB

Release : 2015-09-17

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ISBN : 9780409339093

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In the past, the issue of workplace bullying was often examined from a psychological perspective but there was little consideration of the legal implications. This changed dramatically in 2013 with the advent of the bullying provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009 as well as the creation of the power for the Fair Work Commission to deal with workplace bullying complaints. This essential and concise guide explores both the psychology of workplace bullying as well as the legal environment in which it occurs. The authors define what is workplace bullying is while examining the complexity of factors which contribute to such behaviour and the conditions that can lead to a toxic work environment. Offering an overview of the risks and liabilities (legal and non-legal) involved, practical advice on how to deal with such situations and an overview of general risk management through grievance procedures, this book is an essential tool for all lawyers, HR professionals and professionals who work in this area. Features oÂeo Unique psychological and legal perspective oÂeo Practical and concise oÂeo Expert advice oÂeo Applicable to HR professionals, in-house counsel and practitioners in private practice oÂeo Includes case studies and examples Related Titles LNAA: Annotated Fair Work Act and Related Legislation, 3rd edition by Catanzariti, Brynes, Latham, Young & Fagir The Contract of Employment by Irving



Children and the Law in Australia

Author : Lisa Young (Barrister)

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Page : 0 pages

File Size : 24,18 MB

Release : 2017

Category : Child abuse

ISBN : 9780409342024

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The second edition of this highly-regarded work provides extensive coverage of the ways in which the law and children interact. Topics such as criminal law, the internet, immigration law, family law, medical law, discrimination law, education and the legal process are included with contributions from expert authors in each area. Each chapter is contributed by an expert on that topic and is written to provide a clear, authoritative and accessible discussion suitable for a wide audience. This edition provides an extended socio-legal focus, ensuring the work is relevant for practitioners, non-legal professionals working in child-related areas, researchers and students in both law and non-law units at undergraduate and postgraduate level. It includes discussion on topical issues such as: surrogacy, youth rights, the internet and cyber bullying, international adoption, migration, international child abduction, the Royal Commission into Child Sexual Assault, and the impact of the Convention on the Rights of the Child on Australian Law. Features * Authoritative commentary by expert contributors * Includes socio-legal focus to ensure accessibility and relevance to a wide market * Includes traditional topics and areas of recent prominence Related Titles * Young, Sifris, Carroll & Monahan, Family Law in Australia, 9th ed, 2016



Health and Safety at Work in New Zealand

Author : Rachael Schmidt-McCleave

Publisher :

Page : 320 pages

File Size : 16,9 MB

Release : 2019-12-20

Category : Industrial hygiene

ISBN : 9781988553528

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Health and Safety at Work in New Zealand: Know the Law is an authoritative, practical guide to the Health and Safety at Work in New Zealand Act 2015 and its accompanying regulations. When the new legislation came into force on 4 April, 2016 it brought a greater responsibility to not only understand health and safety, but also to know the law. This book was written to support health and safety practitioners and professionals through that implementation and transition. The second edition of Health and Safety at Work in New Zealand: Know the Law builds on the well-respected foundations of the first edition, analyzing case law under the new regime and developments in health and safety culture. it includes a new chapter on bullying, harassment and mental health in the workplace and the role of Worksafe. The 14 chapters and comprehensive subject index cover all the essential elements of the legislation and regulations, the legal framework and policy background, while also discussing relevant cases from New Zealand and Australia. Chapters discuss key terms, offences, enforcement, sentencing, regulations and codes of practice. There is guidance on industry specific topics that many readers will find useful including asbestos, earthquake issues, oil and gas, farming, adventure tourism and construction. The book also includes diagrams to help explain key concepts. Health and Safety at Work in New Zealand: Know the Law 2nd edition is a concise, user-friendly reference tool for legal practitioners, advisors, managers, directors, health and safety professionals, corporates, regulators and students.



Occupational Health and Safety Law in Victoria

Author : Breen Creighton

Publisher :

Page : 454 pages

File Size : 50,74 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 9781862876392

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The third edition of this authoritative book has been comprehensively rewritten to take account of the recommendations of the Maxwell Review and of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004.The core legislative provisions, together with relevant court and tribunal decisions, codes of practice, and administrative practices, are analysed in detail. Relevant provisions are also located in their national and international contexts.There is also detailed consideration of the impact of Commonwealth workplace relations and OHS laws.This new edition will be essential reading for occupational health and safety professionals and legal practitioners, both in Victoria and elsewhere in Australia. It will also be of great interest to teachers and students in occupational health and safety, labour law and related law courses, human resource management, industrial relations, political science, public administration, business and economics.The text of the 2004 Act is reproduced in full, together with samples of relevant forms and notices.



Workplace Health and Safety

Author : David Walters

Publisher : Springer

Page : 245 pages

File Size : 22,22 MB

Release : 2009-10-29

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0230250521

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A cutting edge look at the experience of worker representation in the employment relations of workplace health and safety. Examining the extent to which existing arrangements deliver results, this book reflects on whether the effectiveness of worker representation is eroded or enhanced by current regulatory and organizational constructs.