Submissions open for chemical exposure standards
09 November, 2015A public consultation process about exposure standards for hazardous chemicals used in workplaces is now open for industry comment.
New drug and alcohol testing compliance for building sites
19 October, 2015As of 16 October, drug and alcohol testing is now mandatory on construction sites for federal government-funded projects.
New safety guide for livestock loading facilities
09 October, 2015A new safety guide for workers who are in contact with livestock loading facilities has been released to promote safer workplaces and animal welfare.
How to manage vibration exposure in the workplace: new guidance material
07 October, 2015The effects of vibration in workplaces can be permanently disabling. New guidance material is now available to help manage the risk of vibration-related injury or illness.
Update on international standard for safer workplaces
06 October, 2015The ISO's first standard for OHS management systems to make workplaces safer worldwide is one step closer to publication.
Time running out to have your say on the future of explosives regulation
07 September, 2015There is less than a week left to comment on the future regulation of explosives in Australia with the public comment period closing on Thursday 10 September.
Have your say on the future of explosives regulation
31 July, 2015You can now comment on the future of explosives regulation in Australia through Safe Work Australia. The comment period is open until 10 September.
ACCC says it's not responsible for building product regulation
27 July, 2015Public interest in the origin of products and safety of building materials has increased prompting the ACCC to clarify its role in relation to building product regulation.
New WHS codes of practice for the ACT
09 July, 2015Recently approved WHS codes of practice have been adopted by the ACT Government and notified on the ACT Legislation Register.
Vehicle repair shops in the spotlight for safety breaches
06 July, 2015More than 1300 notices were given out in the last year for safety breaches in vehicle repair premises across WA.
New international safety standard closer to publication
15 June, 2015A new international standard for occupational health and safety received a big vote of confidence, taking it another step closer to publication.
Scaffold collapses: safety alert
08 June, 2015Recent incidents involving scaffolds collapsing on job sites has prompted WorkCover NSW to release a safety alert highlighting the potential risks to workers' safety.
Safety Lifecycle Workbook
30 April, 2015Of all of the issues facing today’s process manufacturers, ensuring safe operations and guaranteeing shutdown when necessary are paramount. Companies that do not plan and manage process operational risks face fines, production outages, equipment damage and serious injury or loss of life.
Are you prepared for changes to chemical labelling?
22 April, 2015The United Nations has adopted the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), which will come into effect in Australia from 1 January 2017, signifying a dramatic change in industry compliance and management.
New regulations to phase out hazardous chemicals from IT products
21 April, 2015New sustainability standards for IT products will be released later this year outlining an approach to reduce hazardous substances in computers, displays and other electronic devices.
