Posted by Andy Perry
on 8 June 2022
A review of a recent prosecution in South Australia is a subtle reminder to employers and others, to ensure plant and machinery imported from other countries meets Australian legislation and standards.
The recent prosecution can be viewed at: https://www.safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alerts/news/news/20...
Posted by Richard Forster
on 11 May 2022
There is an ambitious timeline of 1st of July 2022 for the implementation of the above proposed law that will be supported by a new compliance code.
WorkSafe has prepared the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Psychological Health) Regulations (proposed regulations). This is in resp...
Posted by Andy Perry
on 9 March 2022
The importance of Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
WorkSafe Victoria delivered an information forum recently that outlined HSRs and WorkSafe’s Strategic Plan. This document described some of the preconceptions that some employers or managers may have toward HSRs. For example: The r...
Posted by Richard Forster
on 8 February 2022
Compliance codes provide practical guidance to duty holders on how to comply with duties under the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act 2004 and OHS Regulations 2017.
While the guidance provided in a compliance code is not mandatory, a duty holder who complies with a compliance cod...
Posted by Petrina Abbott
on 5 January 2022
Welcome to 2022. Now that we are back in the office, it might be a time to review your workplace asbestos register. A task often overlooked in busy and constantly changing work environments.
According to WorkSafe Victoria Compliance code: Managing asbestos in workplaces 2019:
‘The asbesto...