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A significant moment in occupational health and safety occurred in March 2004, when Australia ratified the International Lahm Organisation Convention No. 155 (Occupational Health, and Safety 1981).
While it occurred without much fanfare, this ratification means Australia has committed, internationally, to implement a national health and safety policy in consultation with employer and worker representatives.
The ANF was particularly pleased about this move, given Australia already has a national OHS strategy (National OHS Strategy 2002-2012,) and the ratification of the convention gives this plan even greater significance.
The strategy was achieved by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC), a...