In what is great news for anyone in the construction industry Queensland, NSW and Victoria have finally got their act together to recognise each others safety induction systems. From 1st of January 2007, health and safety eductaion training for the construction industry is recognised in three states. That means Queensland’s Blue Card, Victoria’s Red Card [...]
New Commonwealth regulations covering the high risks of Major Hazard Facilities commence in March 2007. Safety Concepts has had a close look at the detail and discovered there is a big shock in store for the unprepared. From March it is a requirement for employers in charge of major hazard facilities to have in place their own [...]
One step closer to a National Safety Culture NSW and Victoria have agreed to takes steps toward a universal WorkCover Scheme including establishing one center to cater for employers who have operations in both states. Whilst there is no move at this point to merge the financial resources the move toward a multi state claims [...]
If you hold a NSW Certificate of Competency to operate equipment ( cranes, forklift, front-end loader, pressure equipment, rigging or erect scaffolding) that was issued prior to1997, you should convert to a National Certificate of Competency. You had better be quick because your time is running out. You only have until September 2, 2006 to change over, after [...]
Workplace Health & Safety Management in Queensland is rapidly moving toward the Risk Management Philosophy utilised by the other states in Australia. The Risk Management Code of Practice is currently in draft and is expected to be implemented late 2006. What does this mean for QLD companies? – It means you must now have a [...]
