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 …
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 …
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 …
Les Henley, an experienced OHS and Compliance Manager shares some insights into Contractor Management and legislation, and highlights its application through some case studies …
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 …
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 …
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.
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.
News Flash! The Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008(QLD) Revision is now open for comment. The Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 1997 will expire on 1 September 2008. As a result, the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 is proposed to take its place. A Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) has been prepared to explain the [...]
QLD The changes to licenses are an effort to improve workplace health and safety by: introducing structured training before a person obtains a license; and Relying on the management of licensing related training products and service delivery through vocational education and training sectors. The changes will address identity fraud issues through the inclusion of renewable [...]
