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National OHS Strategy 2002-2012

The National OHS Strategy 2002-2012 (PDF 2.42MB) provides a basis for developing sustainable, safe and healthy work environments and for reducing the number of people hurt or killed at work.

The Strategy was agreed to by all Australian governments, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU).  The Strategy sets very clear and ambitious goals for OHS and is a key initiative to improve Australia's OHS performance.