All Entries in the "Legislation" Category
How to Write an Environmental Policy
An Environmental Policy is a formal way for your organisation to express commitment to environmental management and improvement …
Safety Consultative Process
One of our readers asked for more information on the ‘consultative process’ with staff when developing OHS Policies and Procedures …
New Fire Safety Rules for QLD Businesses
Trina at EVAC Services forwarded a press release on the new Fire Safety Rules now in effect in Queensland.
Revised building fire and safety regulation came into force on 1 July 2009 …
Workplace Bullying’s Negative Impact on Safety
This is second section of Bernie Althofer’s article on Workplace Bullying being a National Disgrace. Bernie is the Managing Director of EGLI Assessments who offer workshops and assessment …
OHS – A Critical Comment by an OHS Professional
Having been a consultant, trainer and practitioner in OHS for over 15 years, and having previously worked both in middle management and as a tradesperson, I wonder if we haven’t lost sight …
Contractor Management and Case Studies
Les Henley, an experienced OHS and Compliance Manager shares some insights into Contractor Management and legislation, and highlights its application through some case studies …
Fire Safety and the Australian Standards
With the horrendous bush fires that spread throughout Victoria (Australia), the state government issued a press release about new building regulation codes for high fire risk areas.
The new …
Safety Incentive Policies Overseas
AFL-CIO in the States has given us permission to re-publish one of their articles. The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations is a voluntary federation …
New Minimum Employment Standards
Beginning 1 January 2010, there will be a series of new minimum employment standards in place in Australia that will affect all business under the IR federal regulations. Here’s a brief look at the items that will be covered in the new regulations.
Talk the Walk – OHS Communication and Consultation in YOUR Workplace
Effective OHS Communication and Consultation is an essential, yet often overlooked (or underdone) area of an OHS management system in the workplace. Chris Beasley of Smart OHS™, sheds light on improving the way we communicate OHS issues in the workplace.
