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...
by claire | Apr 25, 2022 | Work Health and Safety
The term health was used in Western Australia’s previous OSH legislation. Under the new WHS Act the term health is further described to include “psychological health”. We can expect to see more guidance and regulatory work take place in the area of psychological...
by claire | Apr 13, 2022 | Uncategorized, Work Health and Safety
The introduction of the new WHS legislation hoped to achieve: Harmonisation – a nationally consistent approachModernisation – update health and safety legislation to reflect modern day working arrangement, issues and conditions. Harmonisation The process of...
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
