Public comment period on model regulations almost over
30 March, 2011WorkSafe has issued an eleventh-hour reminder to businesses and workers to comment on the model Work Health and Safety Regulations before the public comment period closes on 4 April.
Deadline nears on national OHS public comment
22 March, 2011SafeWork SA is urging the South Australian community to review and comment on the draft work health and safety Regulations and priority Codes of Practice before the opportunity closes early April.
Child Employment Bill introduced to parliament
16 March, 2011The SA Government has introduced a Child Employment Bill to Parliament which safeguards the rights of young people under the age of 18.
WorkSafe ACT identification scams
21 January, 2011Following reports of recent scams in ACT workplaces, WorkSafe ACT has issued a warning to ask for valid credentials from anyone claiming to be a WorkSafe inspector.
Safe Work Australia progresses model work health and safety legislation
14 December, 2010At the recent sixth meeting of Safe Work Australia Members, progress was made on a number of safety legislative and regulatory matters, including the Model Act.
Public comment sought on model work health and safety regulations
08 December, 2010Safe Work Australia has invited public comment on the draft model work health and safety Regulations and Codes of Practice.
Employers’ OHS rights and responsibilities
29 October, 2010Australian employers are required by law to provide a safe workplace for not only workers, but for all who visit their facilities. The following extract from a Worksafe Victoria publication outlines a succinct list of rights and responsibilities that employers have, to their workers, contractors, visitors and the workplace itself, with regard to health and safety.
Safety spotlight on DSE after tank explosion
06 October, 2010WorkSafe is demanding safety improvements from the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) after a fuel tank explosion last year left a worker with serious burn injuries.
Compliance to battery safety requirements
28 September, 2010Research published earlier this year has shown an increase in cases of serious injury and death caused by swallowing of lithium button cells.
New licensing system for high-risk work
12 August, 2010South Australia will be transitioning to a national licensing system for high-risk work as of 1 September 2010.
Safe Work Australia’s progress with model work health and safety laws
01 July, 2010Safe 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.
WorkSafe puts licence conditions on refinery
04 June, 2010WorkSafe Victoria has imposed new conditions on Mobil’s licence to operate its Altona refinery in Victoria.
Fatigue roadblock reveals general compliance
21 May, 2010A 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
04 May, 2010A new safety body, to be known as WorkSafe ACT, has been established to enhance workplace safety in the ACT.
OHS harmonisation update: model work health and safety Act
08 April, 2010As the harmonisation of OHS legislation progresses, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has issued an update on its progress.