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Qld Hazard Alert - Suspended scaffold failure
A number of serious incidents have occurred in Queensland and other parts of Australia when workers have fallen from swingstage cradles. On 21 June 2008, two workers were fatally injured at a Gold Coast construction site when the support system to the suspended scaffold appeared to have failed. Follow link for further information.
Consultation - Draft Revised ACT OHS Laws
The OHS Council has made wide range of recommendations relating to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989, including the repeal of the existing OHS Act and development of new legislation.
An exposure draft of the Work Safety Bill 2008 proposes an optimal framework for today’s work and employment arrangements. The exposure draft is available for viewing and the consultation arrangements invites comments from interested parties.
Call for Public Submissions on National Model OHS Laws
An important step in moving towards harmonisation of Australia’s workplace safety laws has occurred with the issuing of an invitation for written submissions to the National Review into Model Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Laws.
All interested persons are able to contribute to the review by lodging a written submission by 11 July 2008. This provides an opportunity to influence the direction of OHS reform in Australia.
The advisory panel conducting the review has published an issues paper to assist anyone making a written submission.
Visit the linked website for access to the Issues paper and all other details of the Review.
OHS Legislation Changes
Changes, made on 26 November 2007, to legislation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989 will result in repeal of the current
and its replacement by the
Workplaces should ensure they are familiar with the new legislative requirements before the implementation date of 26 May 2008.
See links to the new Guide and FAQs publications below.
Workplace Safety Programs
New safety initiatives announced recently by the OHS Comissioner include a:
- "Partners in Safety" Mentor Program
- Manual Tasks Training for Small Retail Industry Businesses
- Small Business Advisory Program
- OHS Safety Summit
- Click here for details of these new ACT workplace safety initiatives
Latest Media Releases
New Publications
- IB 10.04 Use of Non-Potable Water in the Workplace
- A Guide to the OHS (General) Regulation
- Frequently Asked Questions about the OHS (General) Regulation
Latest E-news
Workplace E-News is now included in ORS E-News available from www.ors.act.gov.au
