by claire | Feb 10, 2025 | Work Health and Safety
I am often asked about the extent of health and safety legislation. How far do duties reach in terms of people and geographical location? A recent case in Victoria (sentenced in January 2025) shows the range of the application of health and safety law. The tragic...
by claire | Jan 27, 2025 | Work Health and Safety
DEMIRS conducted a meeting on November 6, 2024 to update Training Providers on changes to the legislation exams. Key Immediate Changes The variable pass mark for each section in the 3-section MSP legislation exam was: Section 1 = 90%, Section 2 = 80%, Section 3 = 90%....
by claire | Jan 14, 2025 | Work Health and Safety
Firstly, a big thank you to WorkSafe for organizing such a wonderful event in December 2024. It was a pleasure to reconnect with past participants, fellow trainers, and the dedicated WorkSafe community education team. Opening Remarks by WorkSafe Commissioner The event...
by claire | May 16, 2024 | Work Health and Safety
Fact, fiction and tips By now most of you will know that the Perth exam venue has moved from central Perth to North Lake. Also, the capacity has increased, meaning more spaces are open for potential candidates. I thought this would be an opportune time to dispel some...
by claire | Sep 13, 2023 | Work Health and Safety
MARS (Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety) is a government initiative targeting mental health, sexual harassment and safety in Western Australia’s mining industry. One part of the project is a study being undertaken by Curtin University. The study which will run from...
by claire | Aug 25, 2023 | Work Health and Safety
I recently sat the Statutory Supervisor exam with DMIRS and here are some of my insights. But first, some facts about the exam. Statutory Supervisors have new pre-requisites under Schedule 26 of the WHS Mines Regulations. Statutory Supervisors must be appointed for...
