| Document ID (ISN) | 105189 |
| CIS number |
06-709 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1077-3525 - International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health |
| Year |
2005 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Stuckey R., Lamontagne A.D. |
| Title |
Occupational light-vehicle use and OSH legislative frameworks: An Australian example |
| Bibliographic information |
Apr.-June 2005, Vol.11, No.2, p.167-179. Illus. 36 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.ijoeh.com/pfds/IJOEH_1102_Stuckey.pdf [in English]
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| Abstract |
Occupational light vehicle (OLV) use and associated hazards in Australia are described. Available insurance data indicate that the OLV injury burden is greater than that of other types of occupational road vehicles and is growing. Legislation that affects OLV users is reviewed and the shifting of the burden of responsibility for injured or killed OLV users between workers' compensation, motor accident insurance and public health systems is described. Changes to occupational safety and health regulatory frameworks are proposed to better address OLV-relevant policy and practice. These issues are also relevant for many international jurisdictions. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Australia; road transport; drivers |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
responsibilities of employers; legal aspects; risk factors; mechanical hazards; role of insurance institutions; compensation of occupational accidents; role of government |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Australia |
| Subject(s) |
Transport and communications
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
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| Browse category(ies) |
Road transportation
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