Occupational Health and Safety Law in Victoria

Occupational Health and Safety Law in Victoria
Author: Breen Creighton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 454
Release: 2007
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781862876392

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.

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.

Planning Occupational Health and Safety

Planning Occupational Health and Safety
Author: Gabrielle Grammeno
Publisher: CCH Australia Limited
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2009
Genre: Industrial hygiene
ISBN: 1921485787

"Planning Occupational Health & Safety is a convenient handbook for OHS practitioners, line managers, students and anyone who needs an overview of the legal and managerial aspects of managing OHS risks in organisations."--Publisher description.

Australian Master OHS and Environment Guide

Australian Master OHS and Environment Guide
Author:
Publisher: CCH Australia Limited
Total Pages: 656
Release: 2007
Genre: Industrial hygiene
ISBN: 1921223650

The first point of reference for all OHS and environmental best practice and strategy providing operational guidance with examples to achieve optimal workplace safety and environmental sustainability.

Workplace Bullying Lawyers' Guide

Workplace Bullying Lawyers' Guide
Author: Kathryn-Magnolia Feeley
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2013-02-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1618979868

Workplace bullying causes both physical and psychological injuries. Sometimes these injuries can last a lifetime. Workplace bullying is just as insidious as asbestos or any other killer substances that creep into the workplace. Workplace Bullying Lawyers' Guide - How to get more compen$ation for your client is not only written for lawyers, but for everyone dealing with workplace bullying. The book is easy to read, understand, and follow to prepare for action. Workplace bullying will always raise its head in workplaces, and the only way to fight back is to see a lawyer and go for compensation. Lawyer Kathryn-Magnolia Feeley shows the steps that are required to commence the road to compensation including: How to prove there was bullying in the workplace How to prove the workplace was negligent How to prove that injuries were caused by workplace bullying Tricks used by lawyers for the defense Tricks used by doctors for the defense Cases that can be used in all democratic jurisdictions "Very informative and exciting text that speaks very directly to the reader." - Peer review by Barrister-at-law, Victorian Bar. "Well researched primer for anyone wishing to understand the intricacies of workplace bullying." -

Essentials of Law for Health Professionals - eBook

Essentials of Law for Health Professionals - eBook
Author: Kim Forrester
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2014-11-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0729581667

Perfect for: - • Bachelor of Nursing students - • Diploma of Nursing students - • Bachelor of Midwifery students - • Bachelor of Paramedicine students - • Bachelor of Health science students - • Post graduate Nursing and Midwifery students Essentials of Law for Health Professionals 4e provides students with the information and knowledge necessary to make well-informed and considered decisions about their legal rights and obligations, and the legal rights and obligations of the patients and clients under their care. - • Introduces the fundamental concepts and frameworks of health law with clear examples - • Focuses on the importance of accurate records, patient confidentiality and the impact of medical negligence - • Provides an increased focus on ethical issues, particularly around refusal and/or withdrawal of treatment, guardianship and the manipulation of life - • Outlines the obligations and responsibilities in relation to medicines, mental health legislation, child and elder abuse, and explores the management of health complaints - • Highlights contemporary issues around National Registration requirements for health professionals. - • Revised chapters explaining the roles of government and legal professionals - • Chapter 12; Registration and Regulation of Health Professionals reflects the National registration requirements for health professionals - • Issues of euthanasia, assisted suicide, mental health, abuse and negligence have been enhanced.

Supporting Education

Supporting Education
Author: Karen Kearns
Publisher: Cengage AU
Total Pages: 680
Release: 2019-07-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0170419649

The new edition of Supporting Education is the perfect handbook for anyone who works with qualified teachers in a role supporting the education and development of school children. Supporting Education, 3e is written to support the Certificate III in Education Support qualification, from the streamlined CHC Community Services Training Package. It provides Education Support Workers with an overview of child development and how children learn, as well an introduction to the key learning areas. The text also links to new online support resources and information to help with teaching and class prep time. Premium online teaching and learning tools are available on the MindTap platform. Learn more about the online tools cengage.com.au/learning-solutions

Directors' Personal Liability for Corporate Fault

Directors' Personal Liability for Corporate Fault
Author: Helen Anderson
Publisher: Kluwer Law International B.V.
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9041126740

This collection of essays describes and analyzes the legal regimes governing directors' liability for corporate fault and default across eleven important trading jurisdictions.

Construction Law

Construction Law
Author: Julian Bailey
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 1555
Release: 2016-07-22
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1317213416

Now in its second edition, Construction Law is the standard work of reference for busy construction law practitioners, and it will support lawyers in their contentious and non-contentious practices worldwide. Published in three volumes, it is the most comprehensive text on this subject, and provides a unique and invaluable comparative, multi-jurisdictional approach. This book has been described by Lord Justice Jackson as a "tour de force", and by His Honour Humphrey LLoyd QC as "seminal" and "definitive". This new edition builds on that strong foundation and has been fully updated to include extensive references to very latest case law, as well as changes to statutes and regulations. The laws of Hong Kong and Singapore are also now covered in detail, in addition to those of England and Australia. Practitioners, as well as interested academics and post-graduate students, will all find this book to be an invaluable guide to the many facets of construction law.