Category: Safety

Update to WHS and Electrical Safety Codes of Practice in Qld

Codes of Practice under the harmonised Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations are admissible in court…

Safety Networking Group Report

At the February meeting of the SNG, the Manager of Workers Compensation Policy Unit provided an overview…

How organisational leaders can improve WHS

The critical role played by organisational leaders in the success of any management system was addressed by…

Changes to Queensland Electrical Safety Legislation

On 1 January 2014 the amended Electrical Safety Act 2002 will come into effect.

The amendments do…

Queensland WHS Legislation Reviewed

A review of the Qld WHS (Work Health and Safety) legislation by the Queensland Government has resulted…

Get ready – 1 January 2014 new anti-bullying measures

Bullying can have a very negative impact on the health and wellbeing of the targeted individuals and…

Managing safety for an ageing workforce

We are hearing on a regular basis these days that the population, and hence the workforce, is…

Reducing risks to workers from stress

It is widely recognised that a stressful work environment can result in a range of negative impacts…

Tips for developing a sustainable safety culture

There’s a lot of jargon and hype around the term “safety culture” which can have the unintended…