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.
New regulation to make major hazard facilities safer
05 June, 2009New fees are being introduced for operators of major hazard facilities in New South Wales in order to minimise the safety risks in these facilities.
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.
WA WorkSafe to examine construction safety
02 June, 2009WorkSafe 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
04 May, 2009Safe Work Australia has issued a reminder that the three-month public comment period on plant regulation ends Friday 15 May 2009.
Ideas sought on improving OHS in NZ
20 April, 2009New 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
15 April, 2009The latest Workplace Relations Ministers’ Council (WRMC) meeting shows that substantial progress has been made in the harmonisation of OHS regulations and legislation.
New Queensland OHS regulations
22 September, 2008The 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.
Guide for best practice in safety leadership
10 July, 2008The 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.
Call for comments on draft 2008 OHS Code of Practice
20 February, 2008The 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
Victorian OHS regulations 2007 commence
20 July, 2007Victoria’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 came into operation on 1 July. This single regulation replaces Victoria’s 13 separate OHS regulations covering specific hazards, OHS issues and hazardous industries.
