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February 18, 2020
The bush fires that are still underway in many parts of the country have caused unprecedented levels of destruction and loss of life. Our thoughts go to all those affected communities.
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February 13, 2020
The Minister for workplace safety has just approved the new ‘Managing exposure to crystalline silica: Engineered stone compliance code’. The code is effective from Tuesday 11th February 2020.
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February 06, 2020
Safety on-site is critical, particularly when working from heights and HIA would like to remind members to be careful, discuss safety with your workers and look out for one another.
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January 24, 2020
Changes to the premium structure and distribution model for Home Indemnity Insurance in Western Australia took effect from 20 January 2020.
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December 12, 2019
Australian State and Territory Work Health and Safety Ministers have now agreed to reduce the exposure standard for Respirable Crystalline Silica from the current value of 0.1mg/m3 to 0.05mg/m3
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December 04, 2019
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November 27, 2019
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November 27, 2019
The Victorian Government has passed the Workplace Safety Legislation Amendment (Workplace Manslaughter and Other Matters) Bill 2019. The Bill inserts a new workplace manslaughter offence into the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004.
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November 22, 2019
The Victorian Government has released futher details on their plans to register and license trades in Victoria. Further trades have been identified and indicative timeframes provided.
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November 15, 2019
The Victorian Government will next week officially announce that the first building trade that will require registration and licensing will be carpenters.