New reports map Australia's work health and safety and workers' compensation research landscape
Safe Work Australia has released new reports mapping the research landscape for work health and safety and workers' compensation across Australia. The reports provide an overview of current research activity in these areas.
What does the new Safe Work Australia research landscape report cover?
Trades operators can use this research to better understand WHS obligations and workers' compensation trends affecting their business.
Key takeaways
- Safe Work Australia has released new reports on WHS and workers' compensation research.
- The reports map the current research landscape across Australia.
- The reports cover both work health and safety and workers' compensation areas.
- This resource helps understand the state of workplace safety research in Australia.
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