The Asbestos Legacy of Australia Australia's history with asbestos is extensive and is characterised by its widespread industrial and commercial use, significant adverse health outcomes, and the eventual implementation of strict regulations and bans. Below is a timeline detailing the introd...

WorkSafe Victoria has released some great resources to industry to assist duty holders with their legal obligations with managing plant. Many people classify ‘Plant’ as a moving object such as an excavator, conveyors that operates through mechanical action. The definition of ‘P...

I was recently asked this question by a Manager attending a training course: "Is there a set of criteria and what are the employer duties to manage this issue?" While researching this topic, I found some insightful details on the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry website - &l...

Nationally Recognised Asbestos Removal Training – Class A and Class B My name is Stephen Gleeson, and as a trainer at HAZCON, I specialise in delivering courses that focus on creating a safer tomorrow for our industry.  In our training room, we make education interesting, engagi...

There are several resources available to duty holders which include, but are not limited to, the Victorian Dangerous Goods and the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation which captures hazardous substances. Whereas some of the other States and Territories are governed by the Work Health...