The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator ( NHVR) are expected to remove approximately 25,000 permits from the system in NSW, SA and Victoria. For more information refer to www.nhvr.gov.au/news/2016/07/11/heavy-haulage-made-easy
WorkSafe WA is undertaking a proactive inspection program to look at safety issues relating to mobile plant and the movement of mobile plant in retail and transport workplaces. The inspection… read more →
Chain of Responsibility is a legal requirement under the Road Transport (Compliance and Enforcement Bill) 2005 which means every person in the transport supply chain activities may be held responsible… read more →
Often when we are speaking to managers of organisations they talk about the onerous problem of dealing with the OHS or WHS legislation. But, as WorkCover states, OHS management is… read more →
When the WHS Act commenced on 1 January 2012 it imposed a specific duty on Officers of corporations and unincorporated bodies such as clubs and associations to ensure that the… read more →
On 1 January 2012 the new Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act), Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 and codes of practice commenced and replaced existing occupational health… read more →
Work Health & Safety (WHS) Bill A Bill was introduced to the NSW Parliament on the 5th May 2011 to amend the current Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 (Act)… read more →
The new WHS Act provides guidance on what the due diligence standard requires with a clear definition of ‘due diligence’ requirements. Division 4 Duty of Officers, Workers and Other Persons… read more →
Did you know that there are important changes to Australian Standard 3745:2010 Planning for Emergencies, that may impact your organisation. Every organisation has an obligation to comply with health and safety… read more →
Social media and social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are proving to be a minefield for employers. It’s not uncommon for employees to post unfavourable comments on their… read more →
Recent decision of the NSW Industrial Relations Commission in Inspector Ochoa v East Sun Building Pty Ltd & Gao has served as a timely reminder of companies to ensure that… read more →
