OHS News

WHS and sexual harrassment

OHS & WHS: WA addressing sexual harassment in t...

The Western Australian Department of Health and the Australian Medical Association (WA) have recently teamed up to stamp out sexual harassment in the state's health system with the launch of...

OHS & WHS: WA addressing sexual harassment in t...

The Western Australian Department of Health and the Australian Medical Association (WA) have recently teamed up to stamp out sexual harassment in the state's health system with the launch of...

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WorkSafe Commissioner WA Ian Munns

OHS & WHS: new WorkSafe WA Commissioner announced

The West Australian government has announced the appointment of a new WorkSafe WA Commissioner. In a statement the government said Ian Munns has commenced in the position after previous Commissioner...

OHS & WHS: new WorkSafe WA Commissioner announced

The West Australian government has announced the appointment of a new WorkSafe WA Commissioner. In a statement the government said Ian Munns has commenced in the position after previous Commissioner...

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Slips and trips

Slips and trips an OHS and WHS issue for workpl...

West Australia’s Commission for Occupational Safety and Health has recently released a new online kit to help workplaces prevent slips and trips and meet their responsibilities under workplace safety legislation....

Slips and trips an OHS and WHS issue for workpl...

West Australia’s Commission for Occupational Safety and Health has recently released a new online kit to help workplaces prevent slips and trips and meet their responsibilities under workplace safety legislation....

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OHS asbestos warning

OHS and WHS: Asbestos found in railway suspensi...

As asbestos awareness week approaches, the West Australian government has issued a statement saying asbestos has been found in friction wear plates in the suspension systems of rail carriages, purchased...

OHS and WHS: Asbestos found in railway suspensi...

As asbestos awareness week approaches, the West Australian government has issued a statement saying asbestos has been found in friction wear plates in the suspension systems of rail carriages, purchased...

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WHS and OHS laws under review

WHS and OHS laws reviewed by state ministers

Safework Australia has announced that model WHS laws will be reviewed by WHS Ministers across Australia to ensure they are achieving their original objectives. Ministers responsible for WHS have agreed to...

WHS and OHS laws reviewed by state ministers

Safework Australia has announced that model WHS laws will be reviewed by WHS Ministers across Australia to ensure they are achieving their original objectives. Ministers responsible for WHS have agreed to...

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OHS

Grain cooperative faces hefty fine for workplac...

A grain cooperative in Western Australia has been fined $37,500 and ordered to pay $3577 in costs over insufficient guarding on machinery that lead to a worker sustaining a serious...

Grain cooperative faces hefty fine for workplac...

A grain cooperative in Western Australia has been fined $37,500 and ordered to pay $3577 in costs over insufficient guarding on machinery that lead to a worker sustaining a serious...

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