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Safe Work Australia’s progress with model work health and safety laws
Safe Work Australia is the principal national organisation that is driving the harmonisation of work health and safety laws with the aim to achieve the best possible approach to health and safety for all Australian workplaces.
OHS harmonisation update: model work health and safety Act
As the harmonisation of OHS legislation progresses, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has issued an update on its progress.
Ministers endorse model work health and safety provisions which now become the agreed model Act
At a recent Workplace Relations Ministers’ Council meeting, government Ministers finalised the harmonisation of model work health and safety laws.
Another step closer to the model work health and safety laws
Some important amendments to the model Safe Work Act 2009 were recommended by Safe Work Australia to the Workplace Relations Ministers’ Council (WRMC) when the WRMC met on 11 December 2009.

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New regulation to make major hazard facilities safer
New fees are being introduced for operators of major hazard facilities in New South Wales in order to minimise the safety risks in these facilities.
Call for comments on draft 2008 OHS Code of Practice
The draft Occupational Health and Safety Code of Practice 2008 (the draft OHS code 2008) has been prepared with the aim of improving workplace safety outcomes

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WorkSafe puts licence conditions on refinery
WorkSafe Victoria has imposed new conditions on Mobil’s licence to operate its Altona refinery in Victoria.
Fatigue roadblock reveals general compliance
A recent WorkSafe WA exercise revealed generally good compliance with fatigue safety laws, although rest breaks needed further enforcement.
Major work safety reforms in the ACT
A new safety body, to be known as WorkSafe ACT, has been established to enhance workplace safety in the ACT.
WorkSafe to visit small businesses in Williamstown
WorkSafe Victoria inspectors will be visiting small businesses in Williamstown as part of a safety campaign from 19-23 April.
WorkSafe inspector attacked
A WorkSafe Victoria inspector was recently attacked while attempting to caution a person riding dangerously on a rubbish collection vehicle.
Supervision blitz on construction sites
WorkSafe Victoria has instigated an inspection campaign to visit construction sites, with a focus on supervision.
Consultation opens on mine safety reform in SA
SafeWork SA has released a discussion paper and will be seeking the views of all interested parties in the mining sector.
Benchmarking OHS regulation
The Productivity Commission has released a report that identifies differences in burdens imposed on business by OHS regulatory regimes across the states.
OHS obligations of labour hire and group training companies
While labour hire sector firms provide around 600,000 workers to industry across the country, failings by some are causing serious injuries and big fines to be imposed by the courts.
Comcare issues safety alert for transportable buildings
Comcare recently issued a safety alert about the use of transportable buildings in areas that are prone to cyclones and high wind gusts.
Successful prosecutions in WA serve as a reminder on demolition licences
In two separate incidents, a company and three individuals have been prosecuted in Western Australia for chosing to carry out demolitions without appropriate licences.
Updated standard assists businesses manage risk
Standards Australia released a new edition of the Risk Management Standard, following the release of the first international standard to assist executives in managing risk effectively.
Updated standard offers greater protection to workers in confined spaces
A revised Confined Spaces standard has been released to improve the safety of workers in or near confined spaces.
Poll: Australians want workplace safety rights protected under new OHS laws
According to ACTU research, most Australians believe workplace health and safety rights should be of primary importance in the development of new OHS laws.
Concrete mishap incurs fines for building owner and company director
A botched concrete pour in Adelaide has resulted in both the building owner and its company director being fined.
ACT Work Safety Legislation 2009
The ACT government recently amended its Work Safety Act to allow a more effective work safety administration regime for sharing of protected information.
CraneSafe expands inspections
Truck-mounted concrete pumps have now been added to CraneSafe Australia’s OHS assessment program.
Qld establishes road traffic controller work-safety taskforce
A state government taskforce has been set up to look into ways to improve the safety of traffic controllers on Queensland's roads.
New national construction induction card and training requirements
The Queensland construction industry has been brought into line with national safety initiatives, with the adoption of a new-look safety induction card.
National Code of Practice revised for building and construction industry
The Australian government has revised the Code of Conduct for the building and construction industry, in line with the Fair Work Act 2009.
Transport medical standards review to ensure best practice
The National Transport Commission is seeking public comment to assist with a review of transport medical standards for drivers and rail safety workers.
New scaffolding code of practice for Queensland
A new code of practice has been released in Queensland for the safe erection of scaffolding.
Queensland OHS regulation amendments
Changes to the Queensland Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 became effective from 1 July.
ACT to introduce construction induction card and high-risk work licensing
The ACT government is moving closer to national OHS harmonisation, announcing that it will mandate a construction induction card and licensing for persons performing high-risk work in October 2009.
Public comments received on plant safety regulation
Safe Work Australia is currently reviewing industry responses to a discussion paper on plant safety.
New policy will help drive common rail safety standards
Unanimous agreement was recently reached among state transport ministers for the recognition of industry-developed rail safety standards.
Changes to Queensland construction induction training
As of 1 July 2009 new laws covering new OHS requirements will come into effect for inductions onto construction sites in Queensland.
New ISO standard promotes common industry approach for gas turbine safety
A new ISO standard has been released, addressing the major safety considerations to be taken into account when designing, packaging and installing gas turbine applications.
New safety guidelines for excavating
The Victorian government has worked in harmony with the Dial Before You Dig association to produce new safety guidelines to protect workers from injury and underground assets from damage.
National focus on manual handling in manufacturing industries
In a follow-up campaign to an inspection program in the manufacturing industry in 2007, safety inspectors around the country will focus on safety inspections in this sector during the months of June and July.
ACT Work Safety Regulation 2009 exposure draft
The ACT government has put out a call to the business community to comment on proposed changes to the state's current OHS Act and regulations.
WA WorkSafe to examine construction safety
WorkSafe will conduct an inspection program of construction sites in the Mid-West region of Western Australia in June.
Public comment period for plant regulation closing soon
Safe Work Australia has issued a reminder that the three-month public comment period on plant regulation ends Friday 15 May 2009.
Prohibition Notice issued to offshore oil facility
A prohibition notice has been imposed on an offshore oil rig following a recent fire in the platform.
Ideas sought on improving OHS in NZ
New Zealand’s Department of Labour launched a review of the Workplace Health and Safety Strategy, a government plan for action to reduce accidents and illness in the workplace.
Workplace Relations Ministers' Council update
The latest Workplace Relations Ministers’ Council (WRMC) meeting shows that substantial progress has been made in the harmonisation of OHS regulations and legislation.
NOPSA investigates offshore petroleum fire incident
An OHS investigation has been instigated on an offshore petroleum facility, following a recent fire on the facility.
Public comment invited for plant safety regulation
The ASCC is inviting comments from industry on a dicussion paper on safety requirements of plant and equipment.
Safety program for young workers
WorkSafe WA has launched an updated version of its SmartMove website in an effort to minimise the incidence of workplace injuries of young workers.
New Queensland OHS regulations
The Queensland Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 1997 has been repealed and replaced by the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008, removing the rural industry exemption over the next two years and changing the numbering.
Testing and tagging regulations update
New OHS regulations for the testing and tagging of portable electrical equipment and RCDs on construction sites will come into effect shortly.
Guide for best practice in safety leadership
The CRC for Construction Innovation has produced a guide to improve safety on construction sites by providing a consistent, national approach to safety leadership in large and small organisations.
Victorian OHS regulations 2007 commence
Victoriaâ€™s Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 came into operation on 1 July. This single regulation replaces Victoriaâ€™s 13 separate OHS regulations covering specific hazards, OHS issues and hazardous industries.
A safety code for public sector workers
Australia's first safety code aimed at protecting workers in the public sector has been launched by the Western Australian government.
Harmonisation for standards in Australia and New Zealand
Standards Australia (SA) and New Zealand (SNZ) have formalised an intention to work together on relevant domestic and international activities and enhance their current working relationship.

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