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Workplaces in the five OHS jurisdictions where harmonised safety laws have taken effect are now safer and more productive, according to Federal Workplace Relations Minister Bill Shorten. But stakeholders continue to squabble over the draft model Codes of Practice.
In this article, OHS Alert outlines the progress of OHS harmonisation in each of Australia's nine safety jurisdictions, and provides links to a host of resources that will help employers transition to the new laws.
SWA urged to keep non-core drug testing rules out of mining Regulations; Reports on reducing risks of laser printer emissions released; and SafeWork SA investigating manufacturing death.
Minister rejects Abetz's 16-day harmonisation claim; WA to eliminate "uncertainty" over workers' comp insurance for contractors; and Comcare releases guides on safety for workers travelling overseas.
With harmonised safety laws taking effect in a matter of days, employers must identify all of their "officers" - who could include frontline managers - and train them to comply with the new legislation, an employment lawyer says.
A business solutions expert has outlined six steps for employers to reduce high contractor injury rates, and to comply with their duty - under harmonised OHS laws - to ensure the wellbeing of their entire workforce.
Do you know where your jurisdiction stands on adopting harmonised safety legislation? Which new Codes of Practice will you need to comply with, and who are your organisation's officers? OHS Alert's leading coverage contains all the information you need to prepare for the transition.
