NT industrial manslaughter laws to be debated by end 2019
23 September, 2019If passed, individuals could face life imprisonment, or businesses, fines up to $10 million, if reckless or negligent conduct has caused a workplace fatality.
NSW Government seeks feedback on Explosives Act
26 July, 2019The NSW Explosive Act aims to meet industry needs while protecting workers, the public and property from unsafe explosive and explosive precursor use.
NSW lead WHS regulations amended to meet model laws
24 July, 2019Blood lead thresholds and the definition of "lead risk work" have changed following the 1 July update of NSW Work Health and Safety regulations.
WA taxi and omnibus drivers subject to OSH laws
05 July, 2019Taxi and omnibus drivers are now subject to Western Australian (WA) OSH regulations after the WA Government redefined 'commercial vehicles' in June.
Safe Work Australia seeks feedback on improving WHS laws
24 June, 2019Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on recommendations for improving the model work health and safety (WHS) laws, following an independent review in 2018.
Regulation of heavy vehicle driver fatigue reviewed
21 May, 2019An issues paper has been released by the National Transport Commission (NTC) seeking input on the regulation of fatigue management.
New eligibility requirements for electrical contractors
20 May, 2019New electrical contractor licence eligibility requirements have come into effect in Queensland.
WA driver medical standards updated
15 May, 2019Amendments to regulations surrounding driver medical standards have now come into effect in Western Australia.
New laws for solar farm safety
13 May, 2019Consistent safety standards on solar farms in Queensland will be enforced by new legislation coming into effect on 13 May 2019.
New guide for fall arrest and rope access released
02 May, 2019A new guide for fall arrest and industrial rope access anchorages has now been released by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
Code for mentally healthy FIFO workplaces launched
04 April, 2019The first code of practice for promoting mentally healthy FIFO workplaces has been launched in WA.
Mining vehicle collisions on the rise
29 March, 2019A rise in the number of vehicle collisions at underground metalliferous mines has been reported by the NSW Resources Regulator.
Dangerous goods guidance open for comment
27 March, 2019Members of the public are being given an opportunity to comment on a draft guide developed for the storage and handling of non-explosive dangerous goods in WA.
Young worker falls targeted in construction safety blitz
22 March, 2019A construction site safety blitz is taking place on the border of NSW and Victoria, targeting falls among young workers.
Investigations underway at chemical site
18 March, 2019A new chemical site at Campbellfield is currently under investigation by government agencies.
