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Mould in the workplace : OHS information for employers, supervisors and workers

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This resource explains the health risks of mould as a workplace hazard, and provides suggested controls to prevent exposure.

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Notifiable occupational diseases : OHS information for physicians and other health care professionals

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This resource describes notifiable occupational disease reporting requirements for physicians and other health care professionals. A fillable notification form is included with the resource.

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Do I have a workplace mould problem? : OHS information for workers and employers

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This Safety Bulletin has been developed to assist employers and workers in understanding the risks of exposure to moulds and how to prevent harmful effects. The recommendations described reflect... More ≫

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This Safety Bulletin has been developed to assist employers and workers in understanding the risks of exposure to moulds and how to prevent harmful effects. The recommendations described reflect what is currently known about this topic.

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Workers exposure to sewage

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This bulletin serves as a guide to assist employers, supervisors, contractors and workers in understanding the risks of exposure to sewage and minimizing exposure to it.

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West Nile Virus and workers

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This bulletin presents workers the symptoms of West Nile virus, the workers at risk and the control measures for workers.

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Best practices : mould at the work site

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This document describes the principles to be followed when selecting the most appropriate techniques for managing mould and mould-contaminated materials. Mould is a type of fungus and the... More ≫

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This document describes the principles to be followed when selecting the most appropriate techniques for managing mould and mould-contaminated materials. Mould is a type of fungus and the procedures and guidelines presented in this document apply to all types of fungi. The document also presents basic information on mould, health hazards, requirements for worker protection, safe work procedures, inspection criteria and applicable legislation.

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Best practice guideline for workplace health & safety during avian influenza

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This document provides you with an overview of best practices in workplace health and safety for the protection of your workers against the avian influenza virus during an outbreak. The document... More ≫

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This document provides you with an overview of best practices in workplace health and safety for the protection of your workers against the avian influenza virus during an outbreak. The document is intended to serve as a guideline to all workplaces affected by avian influenza and provides information on legislated requirements, best practices, guidelines and strategies in workplace health and safety in the event of an avian influenza outbreak.

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Hantavirus : information for employers and workers

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This guideline has been developed to assist employers and workers in minimizing worker exposure to hantavirus, and preventing hantavirus infections. The guidelines and recommendations outlined in... More ≫

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This guideline has been developed to assist employers and workers in minimizing worker exposure to hantavirus, and preventing hantavirus infections. The guidelines and recommendations outlined in this document reflect what is currently known about this disease. Employers of any work location where rodents or rodent droppings are present should consider the control measures outlined in this guideline.

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