Mine Safety
law regulation policy
$76.51
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
14 August 2007
Summary
Mine Safety: Reforming Legislation and Enforcement for a Safer Industry
Historically, the mining industry has faced a high incidence of work-related injury, disease, and devastating disasters. The occupational health and safety (OHS) challenges in this sector far exceed those of most others.
Mine safety legislation plays a crucial role in addressing these challenges. While regulation alone is not a complete solution, effective regulation elevates the industry to a minimum st…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781862875661 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1862875669 |
| Author: | Neil Gunningham |
| Publisher: | Federation Press |
| Imprint: | Federation Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 14 August 2007 |
| Weight: | 368g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 135mm x 211mm |
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Critics Review
This book provides an excellent coverage of a topical and critical area in the Australian mining industry’s journey towards ‘zero harm’ - a journey that needs all the support it can get. It provides a splendid basis for further thinking and development by all of the vital stakeholders and (indirectly at the very least) a compelling argument for all parties to get together and work towards the common goal. - Graham Terrey, formerly Director of Mine Safety and Chief Inspector of Mines for NSW
About The Author
Neil Gunningham
Neil Gunningham is Director of the Australian Centre for Environmental Law, Australian National University, Canberra. In 1997 he was Visiting and Senior Fulbright Scholar at the Centre for the Study of Law and Society, University of California, Berkley. He was previously a Research Fellow at the American Bar Foundation, Chicago.
Peter Grabosky is Director of Research the Australian Institute of Criminology, Canberra and a Research Fellow at the Australian Centre for Environmental Law. He was previously Russel Sage Fellow in Law and Social Science, Yale Law School, Senior Research Fellow.
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