Acknowledgement
We would like to thank the Centre for Work Health and Safety who oversaw the work, reviewed the manuscript, and approved its publication. In addition, we would like to thank the members of our Industry Advisory Group for their input and assistance, and in particular, members from Australian Welding Supplies, Australian Manufacturing Workers Union, Australian Steel Institute, and BOC Limited for their assistance with recruitment. We would also like to thank those who participated in our focus groups and interviews.
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