OHS News

OHS penalties

WA comes into line

The West Australian Government will increase penalties for workplace safety offences, which will bring the West into line with other states and ensure penalties better reflect the importance of a...

WA comes into line

The West Australian Government will increase penalties for workplace safety offences, which will bring the West into line with other states and ensure penalties better reflect the importance of a...

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construction compliance

BMF announces the appointment of experts to exa...

The Building Ministers' Forum (BMF) announced on August 29, 2017 the appointment of two experts to lead an examination into compliance and enforcement problems in the Australian construction sector.  Professor...

BMF announces the appointment of experts to exa...

The Building Ministers' Forum (BMF) announced on August 29, 2017 the appointment of two experts to lead an examination into compliance and enforcement problems in the Australian construction sector.  Professor...

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crane collapse

Crane topples into Sydney Harbour

A crane operating off a barge at Milsons Point near Luna Park toppled into Sydney Harbour yesterday, with Safework NSW confirming there were no injuries.  According to ABC News one...

Crane topples into Sydney Harbour

A crane operating off a barge at Milsons Point near Luna Park toppled into Sydney Harbour yesterday, with Safework NSW confirming there were no injuries.  According to ABC News one...

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mental health and workplace

NSW government launches mental health roadmap

The serious impact of mental health issues in the workplace will be addressed in a new strategy says the NSW government.  Addressing business leaders, academics and NGO’s on August 29,...

NSW government launches mental health roadmap

The serious impact of mental health issues in the workplace will be addressed in a new strategy says the NSW government.  Addressing business leaders, academics and NGO’s on August 29,...

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construction

Phase two audit underway in South Australia

The South Australian government has announced phase two of the audit of CBD buildings containing aluminium composite panel (ACP) cladding and will also examine the fire safety systems in the buildings...

Phase two audit underway in South Australia

The South Australian government has announced phase two of the audit of CBD buildings containing aluminium composite panel (ACP) cladding and will also examine the fire safety systems in the buildings...

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workplace wellness

Striking a balance

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has responded to the ACTU’s claim for employees to be able to dictate both the number of hours they work including their start...

Striking a balance

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has responded to the ACTU’s claim for employees to be able to dictate both the number of hours they work including their start...

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