Today George looks at the huge legal monster that is Common Law (you mat like to also read his previous article Common Law Liability which covers the concept in detail). It amazes me that some Safety Professionals can quote every subclause of Statute Law but look blankly when you ask them about … [Read more...] about Countering Common Law Claims
Safety Legislation
Canberra Builder Under Investigation for Serious Breach of Health and Safety Laws
Canberra Builder Under Investigation for Serious Breach of Health and Safety Laws Guest Post Followed by an incident of toxic substance handling in May, 2013, Canberra Builder is held under investigation by WorkSafe ACT, accused of serious breach of health and safety laws. According to Mike … [Read more...] about Canberra Builder Under Investigation for Serious Breach of Health and Safety Laws
Audiometric testing under new laws
Audiometric testing under new laws Query from a reader - I hope someone can assist: Hi, Unsure of where to post to, but I was hoping that someone could offer some assistance. The Work Health & Safety regulation 2011 in relation to noise says that we need to undertake audiometric testing for … [Read more...] about Audiometric testing under new laws
Health and Safety Representatives
What do Representatives Represent? Posted on October 10, 2011 by The Safety Nerd OHS Representatives are not becoming an extinct species, but they are changing their spots. Out with the old, in with the new I say, and in waltzes HSRs – Health and Safety Representatives with more responsibility, … [Read more...] about Health and Safety Representatives
WHS Legislation Seminars – Your Questions Answered
WHS Legislation Seminars - Your Questions Answered Noel Arnold & Associates (NAA) recently hosted a series of seminars in Melbourne, Sydney, Wollongong and Brisbane on the practical implications of the 2012 Work Health Safety (WHS) Legislation. These popular seminars drew attendees from a wide … [Read more...] about WHS Legislation Seminars – Your Questions Answered
Where to Find Money for Workplace Health and Safety
Where to Find Money for Workplace Health and Safety The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland's state manager - workplace health and safety, Jo Kitney, says WHS practitioners who "do their homework and speak the language of business" are more likely to attract funding and resource for … [Read more...] about Where to Find Money for Workplace Health and Safety
WHS Harmonisation Jargon
New Laws, New Words….S#@#! – Latest blog post on the Safety Toolshed Posted on September 19, 2011 by The Safety Nerd Okay, so after years of teaching everyone what OHS means it changes on us. Not only that, but there is a whole dictionary of jargon that’s been thrown in. Here is a quick and … [Read more...] about WHS Harmonisation Jargon
OHS Law Harmonisation
The Safety Show updates employers in the wake of harmonisation turmoil In the wake of NSW's announcement that it will withdraw from OHS law harmonisation, The Safety Show and Sydney Materials Handling will provide much-needed clarification for employers when they run from October 28 to 28. NSW … [Read more...] about OHS Law Harmonisation
New OHS Harmonisation Laws
New OHS Harmonisation Laws Latest Articles from The Safety Nerd at The SAFETY TOOLSHED Here I come….ready or not! Posted on September 9, 2011 by The Safety Nerd Okay, the countdown is on…..there are 16 weeks until the new Work Health and Safety laws are expecting to come into effect. So … [Read more...] about New OHS Harmonisation Laws
Understanding the WH and S Act
A Practical Guide to the Work Health & Safety Act Holding Redlich Lawyers have provided us with this really handy two page guide to the new National WH&S Act. Perfect for notice boards I guess? For more info contact Michael Selinger: michael.selinger@holdingredlich.com It covers: … [Read more...] about Understanding the WH and S Act