by claire | Jul 16, 2018 | News, Work Health and Safety
Harmonisation, or a streamlining and revamping of health and safety legislation in Australia, has been talked about for around 10 years. It has long since been implemented in all states, excluding Victoria and Western Australia. The change of state government and...
by claire | May 29, 2017 | Work Health and Safety
Recently I’ve heard the terms audit and inspection used in the incorrect context. This blog aims to provide some definition and distinction between these two terms. Firstly, what do they have in common and why the confusion? Both audits and inspections involve an...
by claire | Jun 29, 2016 | Work Health and Safety
Development of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – Requirements with Guidance for Use
by claire | Apr 1, 2016 | Work Health and Safety
In this blog we will look at some of the legislative requirements for hazardous substances as detailed in the Western Australian OSH Regulations. Firstly OSH Regulation 5.13 requires Employers to keep a register of hazardous substances. This register must contain, as...
by claire | Mar 25, 2016 | Work Health and Safety
Often in the workplace I see confusion between what is a WHS Management System and a Safety Management Plan. This confusion is not only in the terminology used but also in their application. So firstly what is a WHS Management Systems (WHSMS)? WHSMS can be in a...
