Document ID (ISN) | 110893 |
CIS number |
10-0463 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0815-6409 - Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand |
Year |
2009 |
Convention or series no. |
|
Author(s) |
Phillips K. |
Title |
National harmonisation of OHS law: The challenge for NSW |
Bibliographic information |
Aug. 2009. Vol.25, No.4, p.319-327. Illus. 11 ref. |
Abstract |
The various issues raised by the need to harmonize OSH legislation across Australia including state-to-state differences in the responsibilities of employers and employees, the interpretation of "reasonable practicability" and the application of the presumption of guilt are discussed, in light of the specific case of a coal mine disaster in New South Wales. |
Descriptors (primary) |
New South Wales; underground mining; analysis of accident causes; legislation; role of government; coal mining |
Descriptors (secondary) |
Australia; responsibilities of employers; responsibilities of employees; criminal liability; legal aspects; case study |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Subject(s) |
Administration, legislation Mines and quarries
|
Broad subject area(s) |
General safety, health and conditions of work
|
Browse category(ies) |
Framework legislation Mining and quarrying
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