There is a specific procedure that must be followed in order to become a Health and Safety Representative (HSR) in New South Wales (NSW) as required by NSW WHS Act. By advocating for workers’ interests in health and safety issues, HSRs play a...

SafeWork NSW and Service NSW now have an easier way to apply for new Asbestos Removal Licences and Demolition Licences in NSW. New applicants can now complete a digital application form for either a Class A or Class B Asbestos Removal...

With summer around the corner the UV index increases from the October to March period. This is particularly important for outdoor worker and drivers. A person sitting in a car can still receive significant exposure to solar UV radiation as...

This painter was working on a summer day painting the facade of the house. To minimise the risk of UV radiation he took it upon him self to use an umbrella....

On the 29 February 2012 Mr Tse, was carrying out work at private premises at Epping. By origin he comes from China and he advertised on the web seeking Chinese workers. The workers he was seeking seemed to be students....

These pictures were taken from a residential construction site next to a primary school. Residential construction sites are notorious for poor safety practises especially house keeping. Apart from the obvious electrical hazard the second image shows a gap in the...

The NSW Government recently made an announcement regarding structural reforms to the operation and regulation of statutory insurance schemes in NSW, including WorkCover NSW. These reforms are in force as of Tuesday 1 September 2015....

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is investigating a fatal incident that happened on Thursday 4 February 2016 in Maleny. A worker later died in hospital of a chest injury he sustained when a disc shattered while he was using a...

Advance OHS details can be easily confirmed through the following link http://www.myskills.gov.au/RegisteredTrainers/Details?rtocode=91534...