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SafetyLine NewsChanges to the workplace exposure standard for welding fumes
The workplace exposure standard (WES) for welding fumes (not otherwise classified) has been reduced from an eight-hour time weighted average of 5 mg/m³ to 1 mg/m³. The new exposure standard…...
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Transitional arrangements for WHS regulations commenced
Transitional arrangements apply where duties are new or substantially changed from previous requirements. The Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WHS Regulations) include a transitional period allowing duty holders…...
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Unauthorised access on construction sites
When people enter construction sites, they may be exposed to hazards that can cause fatalities or serious injuries. As part of the duty of care responsibilities, the Work Health and…...
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Emergency planning under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020
The implementation of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and subsidiary legislation has driven significant transformation in safety management systems across industries. The focus has shifted from legislative prescription…...
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Timeline extended for mining statutory positions certification
The appointment of suitably qualified and experienced people into statutory positions has been a key principle ever since the requirement to appoint managers was enshrined in the Mines Regulation Act…...
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Mine safety management system: Next steps
What is a mine safety management system (MSMS)? An MSMS is a comprehensive and integrated system for the management of all aspects of risks to health and safety in relation…...
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MARS program updates and milestones
Led by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS), in partnership with the Mental Health Commission, Equal Opportunity Commission and the Department of Communities, the Mental Awareness,…...
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Meet Rob Curtis : The 2023 health and safety representative of the year
St John WA paramedic, Rob Curtis was awarded the 2023 Health and Safety Representative (HSR) of the year at the Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards held at Optus Stadium…...
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Establishing good safety practices on farms
WorkSafe has developed a basic farm safety guide, First steps to farm safety, to assist farmers on their journey towards establishing good safety practices on their farm. This guide simplifies…...
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Mining industry summit
Driving respect The Mining Industry Summit: Driving Respect (the Summit) was held on 1 August 2023 at Optus Stadium, with almost 1200 delegates attending. The event showcased an impressive array…...