Category: Safety

Changes to Wiring Rules

The new Wiring Rules AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installation has been released reflecting a number of changes from the previous 2007 version: new…

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Does your supply chain have its Chain of Responsibility requirements locked away?

Under the Heavy Vehicle National Law and, every party in the ‘heavy vehicle’ supply chain is responsible and may be held liable…

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ISO 45001 update

Standards Australia has recently announced an "adoption process" and likely late 2018 publication date for the local version of the ISO 45001:2018,…

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Warning – “Coffee Cup may contain hot liquid”

While signage is distinctly an administrative control sitting toward the bottom of the ‘hierarchy of controls’, there are many instances where practicality…

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National inquiry into sexual harassment

In our February 2018 Insight, we argued that sexual harassment in the workplace should be more properly considered as a work health…

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Updated WHS Codes of Practice

The Queensland Office of Industrial Relations has undertaken a review of all 38 Codes of Practice approved under the Work Health and…

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Looking Forward - Legislation

As we approach July 1st the Queensland WHS Legislative context will be adjusted with the restoration of the status of the various…

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Checklists: The pros and cons

Workplaces rely heavily on their WHS inspection and audit checklists. Such checklists assist in prompting what to look for and what to…

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Link between WHS Mgt Review & Due Diligence

In Insight issue 83 we described methods of optimising the management review process. In addition to ensuring that the management review achieves…

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