Work health and safety legislative responsibilities

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  • Published: 14 Nov 2014

  • Author(s): Lower, Tony

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There are specific work health and safety responsibilities for all businesses that are required by law.

This summary document aims to provide relevant state/territory information to assist those working in the primary industries to access information that can be used to improve their work health and safety systems and practices.

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