Are you willing to risk a multi-million dollar fine and up to 20 years in Jail? “Any workplace fatality resulting from negligence on the side of the PCBU in NSW will… read more →
State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) information I still find it hard to believe organisation do not take out workers compensation! Please find the report from SIRA on the the key… read more →
Tough new building licensing laws in Queensland About time I hear you say!! The Queensland Government has introduced proposed laws to parliament that give the construction watchdog stronger powers to… read more →
DON’T KNOW, DON’T DIG. NSW electricity networks and SafeWork NSW have joined forces to launch a new safety campaign to protect construction workers from digging into live electricity cables. The… read more →
Protective hearing at work – Find out how hearing can be damaged in the workplace and what you can do to prevent it from occurring. Talking to your workers… read more →
WorkCover WA are reminding not-for-profit and charitable organisations to review their workers’ compensation arrangements. There are serious consequences for organisations and their officers if the required insurance is not in… read more →
GHS comes into effect as of 31st December 2016. Globally Harmonised System of Classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS) is an internationally agreed system for classifying and labelling hazardous chemicals.… read more →
To ensure consistency with the national model WHS Codes of practice, six NSW codes have been updated. The amendments commenced on Friday 26 September 2016 and include the following: Hazardous… read more →
ISO 9001-2015 (also called AS/NZS ISO9001-2016 to confuse everyone), is a significant upgrade, as it introduces formal risk management. This is very welcome and will make it easier for everyone… read more →
SafeWork NSW have a put together a summary of laws into plain English with some practical tips and advice to make compliance easy. Includes information on: Airborne contaminants Asbestos Care… read more →
SYDNEY: Police have described the fatigue management practices of a trucking company linked to a double fatal accident in Sydney’s west last week as “a recipe for disaster”. Two truck… read more →
The latest fact sheets from NHVR include Managing Fatigue Risks and Your responsibilities for people in the supply chain have been released. For further details and other NHVR updates click… read more →
