Heavy Vehicle National Law: a year in review
16 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Sparke Helmore LawyersIn October 2018, the Heavy Vehicle National Law underwent a significant refurbishment. Lawyer ROSSANA PARMEGIANI undertakes a one-year review.
Safe Work Australia releases guide on labour hire
16 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaPersons conducting a business or undertaking can now access a guide outlining their duties as a labour hiring agency or host.
SWA releases prefabricated concrete safety guide
14 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaConstruction workers and employers can now access a guide on safe prefabricated concrete element use.
MATES against suicide
14 January, 2020Established in 2008, MATES in Construction works to reduce the high level of suicide among Australian construction workers. DENISE CULLEN traces its history.
Man facing 55 charges over dangerous chemical stockpiles
13 January, 2020WorkSafe Victoria has charged a man for allegedly stockpiling dangerous chemicals in Melbourne's northern suburbs, and in NSW.
Contingency plans must be in place for WA tropical cyclones
13 January, 2020Businesses throughout Western Australia have been urged to have contingency plans in place on land and sea to protect workers in the event of a cyclone.
Exemption to new silica exposure standard
13 January, 2020Safe Work Australia has republished the workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants with a new respirable crystalline silica standard of 0.05 mg/m3.
NSW amends WHS Mines and Petroleum Sites Regulation 2014
13 January, 2020The amendments to the WHS Mines and Petroleum Sites Regulation 2014 will commence in NSW from February 2020, and address key work health and safety issues.
Officer duties: do they apply to you?
09 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Sparke Helmore LawyersThe term 'officer' carries a broader definition than just whoever is the company's director, lawyer JACKSON INGLIS explains.
Taking action on air quality decline amid bushfires
08 January, 2020As bushfires continue to devastate the country, employers are being advised to take every precaution to ensure the health and safety of employees.
Safe Work Australia releases silica guide
07 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaRespirable crystalline silica exposure risks could be easier to identify and control, thanks to a guide Safe Work Australia released in September 2019.
New Augmented Reality Safety Guide Reminds HVAC&R Workers to Put Safety First
07 January, 2020HVAC&R Contractors & Engineers Guide to Safety 2019/20 – Released
Employers urged to guard against extreme heat this summer
02 January, 2020Employers and workers are being urged to be extra vigilant when guarding against the effects of extreme heat this summer.
Safety reset: Queensland mining under review
31 December, 2019After the death of a Queensland coalmine worker in July 2019, the state government announced two independent reviews and a mining 'safety reset'.
