Author Archives: Andy Fryer

Commencing 1 January are changes the reporting requirements for workplace safety incidents The following Incidents must be immediately reported to the Worksafe Queensland a)   the death of a person; or b)  a serious injury or illness of a person; or c) a dangerous incident. A … Continue reading →

The draft Code of Practice for Facilities on Construction Sites has been removed from the list of codes of practice for public comment on the Safe Work Australia Website. A new draft Code of Practice for Managing the Work Environment and Facilities … Continue reading →

On 26 May 2011 Queensland Parliament became the first to pass the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (the WHS Act 2011).  The WHS Act 2011 reflects the national model WHS Act with minor (but necessary) changes which enable it … Continue reading →

As from 1 January 2012, the current legislative requirement for employers to appoint WHSOs will cease in Queensland. How will this impact the way you do business? WHSOs provide valuable assistance to businesses in meeting their duties under current workplace … Continue reading →

Persons removing 10 square metres or more of bonded asbestos must hold a ‘B’ class certificate (or bonded asbestos removal certificate). Under the national model WHS laws these licences will be held by a business rather than an individual. Workers … Continue reading →

PCBs were used from the 1930s to the 1970s in a range of industrial products including sealing and caulking compounds, inks and paint additives. They were also used to make coolants and lubricants for certain kinds of electrical equipment, including … Continue reading →