Federal and state governments are working to harmonise their workplace safety laws. The lead story looks at a report that sets out some of the features of the proposed model laws. Other stories cover professional recognition of fire safety engineers and an Australian-based company's efforts to improve safety on sites in Africa and Brazil.rnConsistent national occupational health and safety laws (OHS) should impose special duties of care on designers, constructors and manufacturers, a review of OHS laws has recommended.rnThe review sought to investigate the structure and content of model OHS legislation that could be adopted by federal, state and territory governments. Currently each jurisdiction has its own laws. There are also some laws covering particular hazards or industries.
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