Workplace Health and Safety Law in Australia, 2nd Edition

Workplace Health and Safety Law in Australia, 2nd Edition
Author: N. Foster
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Civil law
ISBN: 9780409342833

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

Tooma's Annotated Work Health and Safety Act 2011

Tooma's Annotated Work Health and Safety Act 2011
Author: Michael Tooma
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-06-28
Genre: Industrial hygiene
ISBN: 9780455500270

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.

Managing Occupational Health and Safety

Managing Occupational Health and Safety
Author: Philip Bohle
Publisher: Macmillan Education AU
Total Pages: 628
Release: 2000
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780732940782

First published in 1999, this second edition has been revised and updated, taking into account new information, research and policy debates. The amount of international information has been increased and a chapter on New Zealand has been added. Takes a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to managing occupational health and safety. Includes references, a bibliography and an index. Bohle is professor in the School of Industrial Relations and Organisational Behaviour and Quinlan is professor of industrial relations at the University of NSW. Both authors have published widely on occupational health and safety.

Jacaranda New Concepts in Commerce New South Wales Australian Curriculum 4E LearnON and Print

Jacaranda New Concepts in Commerce New South Wales Australian Curriculum 4E LearnON and Print
Author: Stephen J. Chapman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 675
Release: 2020-01-29
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0730358151

Jacaranda New Concepts in Commerce NSW Australian curriculum, 4th Edition learnON & Print This combined print and digital title provides 100% coverage of the NSW Ac Commerce Syllabus (June 2019). The textbook comes with a complimentary activation code for learnON, the powerful digital learning platform making learning personalised and visible for both students and teachers. The latest edition of Jacaranda New Concepts in Commerce include these key features: A fully revised fourth edition comprehensively covers the four core and seven option topics from the NSW Ac Commerce 7-10 Syllabus (June 2019), due to be implemented in Term 1 2020. All student worksheets are now included free in the student edition - no separate workbook purchase necessary! A rich bank of teacher support material including detailed Syllabus and teacher notes, additional activities, teacher an learning programs, and much more Now available on learnON, an immersive new eBook where everything is in one place for a dynamic and uninterrupted learning experience Teacher your class, your way, with trusted content, delivered consistently across all formats including learnON, eBookPLUS, iPad app, print and PDF

Crime and Mental Health Law in New South Wales

Crime and Mental Health Law in New South Wales
Author: Dan Howard
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Criminal liability
ISBN: 9780409327083

This publication is a practical guide to the law on mental health issues that arise within the criminal justice framework in New South Wales. It offers comprehensive coverage and clear explanations of all of the important topics in this field and is an ideal resource for lawyers, mental health professionals, correctional health personnel, and anyone else engaged in the fields of criminal law and forensic mental health, or students with an interest in pursuing studies or a career in these areas. All chapters have been fully revised, updated and, in many cases, significantly expanded. The operation of the Mental Health Act 2007 and the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 is dealt with in detail. New to this edition are the chapters on the management of forensic and correctional patients, infanticide, and a comprehensive chapter on the assessment and management of risk, including a section on the Crimes (Serious Sex Offenders) Act 2006.

Employment, Labour and Industrial Law in Australia

Employment, Labour and Industrial Law in Australia
Author: Louise Floyd
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 492
Release: 2017-11-16
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1108578543

Employment, Labour and Industrial Law in Australia provides a comprehensive, current and accessible resource for the undergraduate and Juris Doctor student. With a social and political background to the law, this text provides insightful legal analysis underscored by practical business experience, while exploring key principles through a close evaluation of laws and lively discussion of prominent cases. Recognising the multi-faceted nature of the subject, the authors have included content on employment, labour and industrial law in the one text, while also presenting critical topics not often dealt with, namely: • current and in-depth analysis of trade union regulation • public work including the public sector, the judiciary and academics • workplace health and safety including worker's compensation, bullying, anti-discrimination and taxation • emerging issues including topics such as transnational and international employment law, migration and employment, as well as volunteers and work experience. To maintain currency within this rapidly changing area of law, the text has a website which will include updates for any major developments in the field as well as responses to end-of-chapter questions. Written by respected academics and practicing lawyers in the field, this book is a relevant and contemporary guide to this fascinating area of law.

Allied Health Professionals and the Law

Allied Health Professionals and the Law
Author: Rosemary Kennedy
Publisher: Federation Press
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2008
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781862877085

News: this book has been included as one of the texts for the National Psychology Examination - Curriculum Domains 1 (Ethics) and 4 (Communication), developed by the Psychology Board of AustraliaThis book targets a wide range of allied health professions. The list, while not exhaustive, embraces occupational therapy, podiatry, Chinese medicine, complementary medicine, nuclear medicine, speech pathology, radiography, physiotherapy, psychology, osteopathy, chiropractic care and optometry.The authors explain the legal context in which these professions function, the various forms of legal regulation which apply to them, their legal liabilities, and legal imperatives which bear upon their practice.Also included is commentary on the limits and ambiguities of law in relation to allied health activity, the interaction between law and professional ethics, and some significant legal challenges in normal professional life. Allied Health Professionals and the Law expands the legal knowledge of allied health readers whether they are practitioners seeking to understand the legal aspects of their work or researchers engaged in analysis of professional matters which have legal dimensions and implications.

Environmental Law Toolkit--NSW

Environmental Law Toolkit--NSW
Author:
Publisher: Federation Press
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2005
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781862875548

The Environmental Law Toolkit is a community guide to environmental law in New South Wales. It is intended to provide a practical resource for members of the community with an interest in using the law to protect the environment. In particular, this guide covers the following elements of environmental law: environmental planning and assessment; natural resource management; pollution management; biodiversity conservation; and natural and cultural heritage. The guide also includes a chapter on environmental advocacy, covering topics such as: submissions, letters and petitions; using the media; access to information; defamation law and safe speech; incorporating an environmental group; corporations and environmental advocacy; environmental protest and criminal law; and seeking legal advice and representation.

Understanding the Model Work Health and Safety Act

Understanding the Model Work Health and Safety Act
Author: Barry Noel Sherriff
Publisher: CCH Australia Limited
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2010
Genre: Industrial hygiene
ISBN: 1921593725

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.