Introducing a Harmonised OHS Management System Guest article by George Robotham (contact details below) Quotable Quote "A health & safety problem can be described by statistics but cannot be understood by statistics. It can only be understood by knowing and feeling the pain, anguish, and … [Read more...] about Introducing a Harmonised OHS Management System
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NEW WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGISLATION TAKES EFFECT
NEW WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGISLATION TAKES EFFECT NEWS RELEASE by SafeWork SA Monday, 31 December 2012 New workplace safety legislation takes effect in South Australia tomorrow, 1 January 2013, bringing our state in line with most of Australia as we move toward nationally consistent … [Read more...] about NEW WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGISLATION TAKES EFFECT
Harmonisation – be very afraid
Harmonisation – be very afraid Latest by Sarah-Jane over at Riskology: http://riskologyconsulting.com.au/harmonisation-be-very-afraid/ Well, it looks like successful harmonsiation of the OHS laws across Australia is just not going to happen. It was as much the technical changes that I was … [Read more...] about Harmonisation – be very afraid
OHS and Strata Title Bodies Corporate
OHS and Strata Title Bodies Corporate Safe Work Australia has released a very useful Q&A to address yet another harmonisation misconception and grey area in relation to how body corporates and strata titled properties are affected by the new national WHS laws. The FAQ emphasise that the … [Read more...] about OHS and Strata Title Bodies Corporate
Qld. Workplace Health & Safety Officer (W.H.S.O.) Concept
I remember moving to QLD about 10 years ago and thinking that the WHSO concept was a great idea. National Legislation has seen the demise of the concept – but nothing says you still can’t have one! George from www.ohschange.com.au discusses his lament. I highly recommend George’s other articles … [Read more...] about Qld. Workplace Health & Safety Officer (W.H.S.O.) Concept
Australian Code of Practice and Harmonization Checklists
FREE Australian Code of Practice and Harmonization Checklists created by Riskology Riskology Consulting and Nimonik are very pleased to announce a series of new free checklists based on Australian codes of practice and harmonization regulations. The checklists are available here and they can also … [Read more...] about Australian Code of Practice and Harmonization Checklists
OHS is Dead. Long Live WHS
OHS is Dead. Long Live WHS. by Kevin Jones at http://safetyatworkblog.com/ Media reports on the 13 April 2012 Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting say that harmonisation of occupational health and safety laws in Australia has died. Some say this is the fault of the Victorian … [Read more...] about OHS is Dead. Long Live WHS