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QLD Enforcement Campaign – Scaffold Erection
From February 2012, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will be targeting swing stage scaffold erection -
OH&S Harmonisation Update – NT
The Northern Territory, in conjunction with the Commonwealth and other state and territory governments us -
Reducing The Risk Of Fire In Vehicles and Mobile Plant
This alert highlights the importance of inspection and maintenance to reduce the risk of fire - More from Legislation
Practical Tips
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WORKPLACE BULLYING – SINS OF PAST, PENALTIES IN THE FUTURE
Introduction There is little doubt from reading the myriad of comments made on various sites -
The Importance of Safe Storage
Fatally unsafe stacking system costs Fonterra Australia $300,000 fine and a conviction. Unsafe storage has -
Safe Airconditioning Installation
Gordon Harris is an auditor and contract investigator for the Plumbing Industry Commission. He has - More from Practical Tips
Hazards
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Overview of WHSQ interventions for 2011-2012
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland each year identifies problem areas to focus audit and compliance -
Managing Hazards In The Building Industry
Working in the building industry can pose serious hazards. Here are some basic tips to help -
Noise in the Workplace – What You Should Know!
This fantastic publication issued by WorkSafe SA provides great information on: noise and risks to health relevant noise - More from Hazards
Employers Safety Tips
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WORKPLACE BULLYING – SINS OF PAST, PENALTIES IN THE FUTURE
Introduction There is little doubt from reading the myriad of comments made on various sites -
The Importance of Safety Training
OHSA provides a great insight into the importance of training; Employers must have an overall -
Evacuation of People with Disabilities
This is a fantastic article submitted by one of our readers, Grant McCosh on evacuating - More from Employers Safety Tips
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OH&S Harmonisation Update – TAS
Model Work Health and Safety laws will not commence on 1 January 2012 in Tasmania. On 2 December 2011, Tasmania’s Legislative Council amended the start date of the Work Health and Safety Bill 2011 to 1 January 2013. The Bill will be returned to the House of Assembly for consideration of the change when Parliament [...]
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OH&S Harmonisation Update – ACT
In the second half of 2011, in keeping with the ACT’s commitment to the national harmonisation of health and safety laws, the Legislative Assembly passed a new Work Health and Safety Act 2011. The new Act replaces the previous Work Safety Act 2008 on 1 January 2012. The Work Safety Act 2008 therefore ceases to [...]
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OH&S Harmonisation Update – WA
Western Australia is one of four jurisdictions (including Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia) which will not be adopting the WHS laws from 1 January 2012. The Commonwealth has not provided sufficient time for all Western Australian businesses to come up to speed with the new requirements. The model WHS regulations are still minus the mining [...]
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OH&S Harmonisation Update – SA
South Australian Parliament voted to adjourn debate on the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Bill until 14 February 2012. Accordingly the new WHS legislation will not begin in SA on 1 January 2012 as previously planned. SA Government has every confidence that the nationally harmonised legislation will be approved by Parliament when it resumes in [...]
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OHS Harmonisation Update – VIC
National harmonisation The Victorian Government has confirmed its support to the principle of harmonisation subject to a satisfactory assessment of the impact and benefits to Victoria. The Government has initiated a supplementary Victorian specific assessment looking at the impact of the proposed laws on Victoria. It has stated that this will take several months, and [...]
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OHS Harmonisation Update – NSW
Transitional arrangements have been put in place in NSW to support businesses, industry and workers move to a new system of work health and safety (WHS) laws. These arrangements start on 1 January 2012. The transitional arrangements have been based on national transitional principles agreed to by all jurisdictions. In summary, these transitional arrangements provide [...]
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OH&S Harmonisation Update – QLD
There are a number of changes to Queensland’s Codes of Practice. 1. There are 11 new codes of practice adopted by Queensland through the national harmonisation process. 2. The Recreational Diving, Recreational Technical Diving and Snorkelling Code of Practice 2010 will be remade under the Safety in Recreational Water Activities Act 2011. 3. There are [...]
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