Uniformity of OHS Laws: Good Luck Or Good Management?

INTRODUCTION. The economic cost of poor performance of occupational health and safety in Australia is enormous. The cost is estimated to be about $31 billion a year. And the cost of pain and suffering of injured workers is immeasurable. Because of this, occupational health and safety legislations (OHS legislations) are very important in more ways than one. They could not only reduce the cost of the employers but also effectively protect employees from hazard. In Australia …

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