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- Safe Work Australia updates to Codes of Practice
- Victoria to Ban e-waste going to Landfill by 1 July 2019
- WorkSafe Victoria release 2 new Compliance Codes
- World Environment Day 2018
- WorkSafe Victoria release 5 new Compliance Codes
- Victorian OHS Regulations Reform
- Taking Paper to Glass
- Office Size & Layout
- Compliance News – Welding
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Environmental Protection Reform in Victoria
An overview of Victorian Environmental Protection reform that has been triggered by a renewed commitment and response to climate change and for the protection of our natural environment to ensure the health of the community. In 2017 both the Climate … Continue reading
Posted in Enviro - Flora & Fauna, Enviro - Forestry & Products, Enviro - Resources & Efficiency, Enviro - Waste Management, Enviro - Water, Environment, Environmental Management Systems, Sustainable Forestry & Timber
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Safe Work Australia updates to Codes of Practice
Safe Work Australia have undergone a major review Codes of Practice for regulated Workplace Hazards providing updates to associated controls and guidance, those updated in May 2018 are: Code of Practice: Abrasive blasting Code of Practice: Construction work Code … Continue reading
Posted in National OH&S Harmonisation, Safety Alert, Statutory Requirements, Workplace Health and Safety
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Victoria to Ban e-waste going to Landfill by 1 July 2019
The Victorian government reports that the amount of e-waste generated in Victoria is projected to increase from 109,000 tonnes in 2015 to approximately 256,000 tonnes in 2035. Environment Victoria reports that “Acknowledging the risks and opportunities associated with e-waste, the … Continue reading
Posted in Enviro - Resources & Efficiency, Enviro - Waste Management, Environment, Environmental Management Systems, Grants & Funding, Useful Resources
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WorkSafe Victoria release 2 new Compliance Codes
Compliance Codes are guidance tools for those who have responsibilities for the respective topics. So if you conduct works involving Demolition or Excavation works, it would be diligent of you to review your current practices against the new Compliance Codes … Continue reading
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World Environment Day 2018
Happy World Environment Day – how is your Organisation celebrating positive outcomes for the Natural Environment? United Nations reports on the activities that global communities are conducting to celebrate and improve their local natural environment. Today is a good day … Continue reading
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WorkSafe Victoria release 5 new Compliance Codes
WorkSafe Victoria have announced the release of 5 new Compliance Codes to enable best practice with Vic OHS Regs 2017 and EPS Regs 2017. The new Compliance Codes are: Compliance code: Confined Spaces Compliance code: Facilities in Construction Compliance code: Hazardous … Continue reading
Posted in Statutory Requirements, Workplace Health and Safety
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Victorian OHS Regulations Reform
The Victorian OHS Regulations Reform is underway with two (2) major pieces of Victorian OHS Regulations having been updated and are effective from 18/06/2017, they are: o Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 o Equipment (Public Safety) Regulations 2017 WorkSafe … Continue reading
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Taking Paper to Glass
Newave Systemation are proud to announce our new alliance with Kontrol4 delivering to your organisation Paper to Glass solutions. Manage your Business Management System from a Dashboard any where anytime. Say good-by to Paperwork – suitable to Civil Industries for … Continue reading
Posted in Cool Apps, Environmental Management Systems, ISO, Quality, Workplace Health and Safety
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Office Size & Layout
A client planning a relocation to a new premises asked the question about Office Size & Layout requirements, here are some links to Australian compliance requirements and best practice guidance. WorkSafe Victoria – Compliance Code – Workplace Amenities and Work Environment … Continue reading
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Compliance News – Welding
Fumes emitted during Welding are deemed a Hazardous Substance to Human Health under Victorian Occupational Health & Safety Regulations 2007. Welding is regulated in all parts of Australia not only for fume generation risk, but also due to the fact … Continue reading
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