Fair Work Handbook for employers
14 November, 2012The Fair Work Ombudsman has produced a handbook for employers to assist them in preventing and resolving workplace issues.
Guide to the Model Work Health and Safety Act released
13 November, 2012The Model Work Health and Safety Act guide has been published by Safe Work Australia.
Is your workplace noisy?
07 November, 2012 by Kylie RhodesNoisy workplaces can be costly, both economically and physically, so all care should be taken to try and reduce the noise before it affects workers’ health, says WorkCover NSW.
Updated medical standards for rail workers
02 November, 2012Updated medical standards for Australian rail safety workers will come into effect in January 2013.
Work Health and Safety Strategy launches
01 November, 2012Safe Work Australia has published the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy for 2012-22.
Guideline on ACT WHS workplace entry
01 November, 2012The Interpretive Guideline on Workplace Entry by WHS Entry Permit Holders has been released by Safe Work Australia.
Breastfeeding in the workplace wellness initiative
01 November, 2012A partnership between HAC and INC will help employers provide more support to breastfeeding mothers in the workplace.
Fair Work Act Amendment Bill should be dealt with quickly, says Ai Group Chief Executive
31 October, 2012Innes Willox, Chief Executive of Ai Group, has commented on the government’s review of the Fair Work Act.
Mouldy SA buildings now know their limits
15 October, 2012The acceptable amount of mould in Adelaide workplaces has been officially set for the first time following a collaborative scientific study by Flinders and Adelaide University.
Time to comment on MSAC’s strategic actions extended
11 October, 2012The closing date for commenting on the NSW Mine Safety Advisory Council’s strategic actions has been extended.
Guide to the Work Health and Safety Act
11 October, 2012Safe Work Australia has released a Work Health and Safety Act guide.
Road safety standard could help save lives
10 October, 2012ISO has published a management system standard for road traffic safety.
Ways to reduce same-level workplace falls
03 October, 2012 by Kylie RhodesSame-level workplace falls have accounted for nearly 20% of all recorded injuries in NSW workplaces. WorkCover NSW has provided ways to reduce these falls.
National occupational licensing reforms discussed at roundtable
19 September, 2012Ai Group has attended a roundtable with government ministers to discuss occupation licensing system reforms.
Have your say on mine health and safety
19 September, 2012The NSW Mine Safety Advisory Council (MSAC) has released draft strategic actions for public comment.
