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National OHS Harmonisation Update

Harmonisation of OHS Laws UpdateThe public consultation period for the Exposure Draft of the model OHS Act and key administrative Regulations closed on 9 November 2009. In total, 480 submissions were received from various employers, industry bodies, unions, government agencies and individuals.

Getting a Grip on Hand Arm Vibration

Getting a Grip on Hand Arm VibrationHAVS is a group of diseases caused by exposure of the hands to vibration. The best known of these is ‘vibration white finger’ (VWF) which is caused by the effects of vibration on the body’s blood circulation.

Managing Underground Fuel Storage Risks in Victoria

Managing Underground Fuel StorageEPA Victoria has recently updated publication 888 which addresses how fuel is managed in underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) in order to prevent contamination. The publication is similar to guidelines released in NSW and recently, Tasmania.