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Workplace safety groups gain staff under merger
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Today's headlines in the Canberra Times seem to herald an exciting innovation! An integrated approach and reduction of duplicity makes a lot of sense.Perhaps this ‘mini territorial harmonization’…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Peter Blayney May 6, 2010.

 

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Peter Blayney replied to Roger Grime's discussion 'Workplace safety groups gain staff under merger'
I say anything and any funding that can assist these people with their work is good news - "the real reason for working safely isn't at work at all" but unfortunately this is generally overlooked and too many people are exposed to…
May 6, 2010
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Brian MacLeod replied to Roger Grime's discussion 'Workplace safety groups gain staff under merger'
I think that with the positive changes that will take place with the amalgamation combined with the continuing leadership provided by Mark that we will see a continuing improvement in OHS across all industry sectors not just the high risk ones. This…
May 4, 2010
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Richard Siddall replied to Roger Grime's discussion 'Workplace safety groups gain staff under merger'
Brian The term I don't attribute to you Brian. It has been around for a long time and in fairness we both know that it has happened in the past. I am sure many businesses do not seek our advice for fear of inviting the rod so to speak. There…
May 3, 2010
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Brian MacLeod replied to Roger Grime's discussion 'Workplace safety groups gain staff under merger'
Roger That just about sums things up. Brian
May 3, 2010
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Brian MacLeod replied to Roger Grime's discussion 'Workplace safety groups gain staff under merger'
Hi Richard Having worked in the construction industry for quite a number of years including several periods with an OHS regulator, and my use of the term the words "belted around the head" possibly you have taken my words out of context. I…
May 3, 2010
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Richard Siddall replied to Roger Grime's discussion 'Workplace safety groups gain staff under merger'
It is definitely time to drop the phrase "belted around the head" and same with the pratice. It is important to engage, educate and if necessary enforce. The changes and potential increase in inspectors will allow the inspectorate to take…
May 3, 2010
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Roger Grime replied to Roger Grime's discussion 'Workplace safety groups gain staff under merger'
Hi Valerie, Yes, the somebody - nobody thing is good! Like the if you're not part of the solution you're part of the problem thing. Your laughter is good but we havn't heard your singing voice yet :-D
May 3, 2010
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Roger Grime replied to Roger Grime's discussion 'Workplace safety groups gain staff under merger'
I agree with views stated here regarding the positive amalgamation of proactive and reactive measures. Hopefully this will reduce alleged antagonistic responses after the fact. With response to Brian’s "belting people around the…
May 3, 2010
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Richard Siddall replied to Roger Grime's discussion 'Workplace safety groups gain staff under merger'
I agree some will take their time to adjust but letrs be positive
May 2, 2010
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Colin Emerson replied to Roger Grime's discussion 'Workplace safety groups gain staff under merger'
Firstly, Congrats Mark. This is a great outcome. I am sure the passion that you have for safety in the workplace will flow throughout ACT Work Safety. It will be interesting to see the changes taking place over the next few months Colin
May 1, 2010
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Brian MacLeod replied to Roger Grime's discussion 'Workplace safety groups gain staff under merger'
Well this is probably one of the better things to happen to OHS in the ACT but will we actually see inspectors out in the workplace taking a proactive approach to OHS instead of sitting back and waiting for incidents to occur and then going out and…
Apr 29, 2010
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Workplace safety groups gain staff under merger

Today's headlines in the Canberra Times seem to herald an exciting innovation! An integrated approach and reduction of duplicity makes a lot of sense.Perhaps this ‘mini territorial harmonization’ can collaborate compliance responsibilities of the inspectorate with proactively of education and awareness programs into a streamlined spearhead of Worlplace! We're in safe hands...Any thoughts? RogerSee More
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