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Author Robinson, Fergus, 1949-

Title A study of occupational health and safety practice in the construction of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme / author, Fergus Robinson
Published [Camperdown, N.S.W.] : [National Occupational Health and Safety Commission], [2000]

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Description 100 pages : illustrations, 1 map ; 25 cm
Contents Chapter 1. Introduction -- ch. 2. Construction deaths on the Snowy -- The grim cost of preceived progress -- ch. 3. Major safety hazards on the Snowy -- ch. 4. Safety organisation and OH&S outcomes on the Snowy -- ch. 5. The role of trade unions -- ch. 6. Kaiser Walsh Perini Raymond -- Accident analysis July 1954 - October 1957 -- ch. 7. View and attitudes of personnel who worked on the Snow Mountains Scheme -- ch. 8. The Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme -- ch. 9. Conclusion
Notes "A study undertaken by the La Trobe University History Department and funded under the Research Grants Program of the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission"--T.p
This is a shortened version of the final report submitted to the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
Bibliography Bibliography: page 85
Subject Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme
Hydroelectric power plants -- Accidents -- Australia -- Snowy Mountains (N.S.W.)
Hydroelectric power plants -- Australia -- Snowy Mountains (N.S.W.) -- Safety measures.
Hydroelectric power plants -- Australia -- Snowy Mountains (N.S.W.) -- Design and construction -- Accidents.
Author Australia. National Occupational Health and Safety Commission.
La Trobe University. Department of History.
ISBN 0646394045