CraneSafe expands inspections
04 August, 2009Truck-mounted concrete pumps have now been added to CraneSafe Australia’s OHS assessment program.
Qld establishes road traffic controller work-safety taskforce
28 July, 2009A 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
27 July, 2009The 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
20 July, 2009The 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
17 July, 2009The National Transport Commission is seeking public comment to assist with a review of transport medical standards for drivers and rail safety workers.
Queensland OHS regulation amendments
13 July, 2009Changes to the Queensland Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 became effective from 1 July.
New scaffolding code of practice for Queensland
13 July, 2009A new code of practice has been released in Queensland for the safe erection of scaffolding.
ACT to introduce construction induction card and high-risk work licensing
07 July, 2009The 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
06 July, 2009Safe Work Australia is currently reviewing industry responses to a discussion paper on plant safety.
New policy will help drive common rail safety standards
06 July, 2009Unanimous agreement was recently reached among state transport ministers for the recognition of industry-developed rail safety standards.
Changes to Queensland construction induction training
30 June, 2009As 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
30 June, 2009A 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
26 June, 2009The 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
24 June, 2009In 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
05 June, 2009The 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.
