27 September 2023 |
Case studiesPrinciples that apply to WHS duties – new case studies 27 Sep 2023 Safe Work Australia has published 2 case studies for the franchising and outsourcing industries. The case studies practically demonstrate the 4 model WHS Act principles that apply to work …
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04 September 2023 |
Corporate publicationsAsbestos registers at the workplace – new guide now published 04 Sep 2023 Were the buildings, structures or plant equipment at your workplace built or installed before 2004, or if in Queensland before 1990? If you are the person with management or …
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24 August 2023 |
… as well as musculoskeletal injuries, could occur if WHS controls are not in place. The data was also useful for … as well as musculoskeletal injuries, could occur if WHS controls are not in place. The data was also useful for …
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21 August 2023 |
Public commentConsultation on the requirements for competent persons for asbestos-related tasks 21 Aug 2023 Safe Work Australia has opened public consultation to seek feedback on the nature and extent of the issues surrounding the definition and requirements of …
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09 June 2023 |
Public commentHave your say on the use and regulation of non-threshold genotoxic carcinogens 09 Jun 2023 Safe Work Australia is seeking to understand whether non-threshold genotoxic carcinogens (NTGCs) are present in Australian workplaces, in what quantities, and for …
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27 February 2023 |
… ‘old’ WHS knowledge; new combinations of skills and WHS controls will be required. The Strategy highlights the … ‘old’ WHS knowledge; new combinations of skills and WHS controls will be required. The Strategy highlights the …
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17 October 2022 |
Manage WHS risks and prevent harm at your workplace 17 Oct 2022 It’s week 3 of National Safe Work Month and this week is about managing WHS Risks and preventing harm at workplaces. Managing WHS risks means thinking about how things could go wrong at your …
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10 October 2022 |
Know safety, work safely – Mental health 10 Oct 2022 Monday 10 October is World Mental Health Day and marks the start of our focus on mental health for National Safe Work Month. Managing risks to mental health at work is just as important as managing …
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05 September 2022 |
Managing psychosocial risks at work 05 Sep 2022 Managing psychosocial risks at work is just as important as managing physical risks. Persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), such as employers, must eliminate or minimise psychosocial risks so …
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18 July 2022 |
Control measures for COVID-19 18 Jul 2022 With the recent increase in COVID-19 case numbers, persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) must protect the health and safety of their workers and eliminate or minimise the risk of exposure to …