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| Watchdog guide to brothels An Australian state's work place safety watchdog has released guidelines to help provide a better working environment for prostitutes. Potential pitfalls include injuries caused by dim lighting in brothels and massage parlours, tripping in showers and repetitive movement problems, the government agency says. The "Getting on Top of Health and Safety" guidelines cover potential hazards to be checked in a brothel such as loose bed frames, storage of condoms and checking cleanliness of spas. It also warns of concerns about back injury from unsuitable beds and wrist injury from constant massage. WorkCover New South Wales general manager Kate McKenzie said the guidelines cover brothels, massage parlors, escort agencies and various other sex venues. Prostitution has been decriminalised in New South Wales and most brothels are officially licensed by state authorities. "It's an industry just like any other and it's very timely that some effort goes into improving occupational health and safety standards in the industry," McKenzie said. About 3,000 people work in the New South Wales sex industry, according to estimates by the Sex Workers Outreach Project, a volunteer group run for prostitutes. 20th January 2002 |
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