As of 18th June 2017, Victoria has new OHS law to comply with as the OHS Regulations 2007 sunset to be replaced with the newly made OHS Regulations 2017. This once in a decade event is a significant opportunity for modernisation and streamlining of the regulations to better reflect current Vic...

Safety regulators take the view that effective participation of employees and the representation of their interests in Occupational Health and Safety are crucial elements in improving workplace morale and safety standards. The Victorian OHS Act (section 35&36) requires employers to con...

Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and Globally Harmonised System (GHS) What you should know: The relevance of the ADG with respect to dangerous goods legislation. Duties of consignors, packers, transport companies and drivers. Vehicle permits and dangerous goods lic...

Measuring and reporting on work health and safety An excellent publication with a bit of a  'glass jaw'? There is much to like about the new publication from Safe Work Australia Measuring and reporting on work health and safety. http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/SWA/abo...

Safety in Design is not a new concept for many designers. A significant number of organisations are incorporating a systematic risk management approach into managing and mitigating risks when designing structures and plant. Safe design means the integration of control measures early in...