The Origins of Australian Safety Legislation
Channel: SAFETYHUT | Safety Compliance Solutions
Date: 06/03/2024

Join Bruce & Sharif as Bruce discusses the history behind Australian safety legislation and how it was influenced by Alfred Robens, also known as Lord Robens. Learn how safety legislation came about, what incident triggered a need for improved safety laws, and how it affects compliance today. A must-watch for anyone interested in workplace safety!

Topics Covered: 

-The specific incident involving slurry from a coal mine that resulted in fatalities, leading to the creation of Occupational Safety and Health laws by Lord Roben in the UK.
-The evolution of safety regulations over time, highlighting the significance of workplace health and safety acts.
-Why each australian state often has different safety laws. 
-Why safety legislation has to be complex and how this impacts Australian businesses today.

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