Publisher's Synopsis
In Australia nearly 3000 people die from work-related causes every year, and countless others suffer from stress, illness and injury. Most of these problems are avoidable, yet current prevention programs have had only limited impact.
Occupational Health and Safety in Australia sets workplace health and safety problems in a broad organisational, policy and research context. The authors argue that OHS needs to be seen as part of 'core business' for enterprises of all sizes rather than the responsibility of individual workers or the compensation system. They show how the priorities of different interest groups can conflict, and explore difficulties faced in implementing OHS policies in the workplace.
The approach is multidisciplinary and includes contributions from Ted Emmett, Yossi Berger, Andrew Hopkins and Ann Williamson. The authors offer the first in-depth analysis of OHS policy development, and of OHS in small business. Case studies from a variety of small and large work situations including building, transport, mining and manufacturing show health and safety issues in context.
Occupational Health and Safety in Australia is a handy overview of the field for students, employees, unionists and employers.
Foreword by Professor Michael Quinlan, University of NSW
