By: Safety Solutions/NSCA Chloch Homes & Developments, a Victorian developer, has pleaded guilty to one charge of failing to ensure that the workplace was safe and without risk to health and safety. The developer was fined $15,000 without conviction. The Director of Public Prosecutions appealed the fine in the Melbourne County Court, where Chloch was convicted and …
By: SafeWork SA SafeWork SA will implement a reduced workplace exposure limit (WEL) for respirable crystalline silica on 1 July 2020. Work health and safety (WHS) ministers have agreed by the requisite majority decision of Safe Work Australia to reduce the WEL for respirable crystalline silica to an eight-hour time-weighted average of 0.05 mg/m3. WHS ministers agreed …
As we begin to open our doors, if you need assistance managing your safety measures including, physical distancing, personal hygiene, and contact tracing RME and our partners may be able to help. RME has sourced the most commonly used products including, signage, thermometers, and hand sanitiser, however, there are more available so if you don’t …
By: Safework Australia Safework Australia has updated their website to provide a wealth of information in preparedness for lifting of restrictions or to help those still being able to operate. They include: Physical distancing Hygiene Cleaning, and Personal protective equipment (PPE) In addition to these there is also a number of checklists which will assist you in identifying practicable steps ensure the …
Arguably more important than structural or process matters are relationship and behavioural dynamics in the boardroom. While hard data on board culture and behaviour is elusive it is not a stretch to suggest that without highly functional boardroom relationships – among board members and with management – boards cannot hope to govern well by relying …
By Safe Work Australia Safe Work Australia will take a modified approach to enforcement to ensure compliance with the Australia WHS Laws during Covid-19 pandemic. While realising there is ‘unprecedented pressure’ on the industry they will apply a common sense and practical approach when engaging with workplaces. Statement of Regulatory Intent – Regulatory approach to …
Inexperienced and young workers remain a vulnerable group in all industries, in particular the construction industry, as demonstrated by the recent sentencing hearing of a concrete pump contractor in SafeWork NSW v NonAbel Concrete Pump Pty Ltd; Bilal Hamdan (2020). Case Background NonAbel Concrete Pump Pty Ltd (Company) is a company providing concrete pumping and …
By: Jared Butt HSEQ News The peak body representing Australian small businesses has slammed a South Australian Labor Opposition Amendment Bill that would provide automatic workers’ compensation to prescribed workers who contract COVID-19. The SA Bill would amend the State Return to Work Act 2014 so that when a person employed at a prescribed workplace or in …
As people and businesses across Australia and New Zealand feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has never been more important to look after our health and wellbeing. Taking the necessary protective measures is crucial in the current climate and in all areas where our health and safety can be compromised. Let’s rise to …
Seven ways to keep calm and carry on during the COVID-19 crisis. By RACV – Living Well | Larissa Dubecki | Posted on 26 March 2020 So, you’re trying to keep calm and carry on, when at times you feel more like panicking and hiding under the blankets until it’s all over. Welcome to the club. The coronavirus has already proven that a …
Free webinar: Coronavirus (COVID-19) – impact on AGMs and practical guidance for contingency planning With the COVID-19 pandemic unfolding, companies have been working urgently on contingency plans for AGMs. Join The Governance Institute of Australia as Tim Paine, Joint Company Secretary, Rio Tinto and Catherine Maxwell, General Manager Policy & Advocacy, Governance Institute of Australia, …
By Safe Work Australia Australia is continuing to closely monitor the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). Cases of the COVID-19 virus are increasing in Australia and the situation is changing rapidly. You can access the latest information from australia.gov.au. The Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, has advised that employers should allow workers to work from …
Maintaining Qantas Frequent Flyer tier status We’ll be applying an automatic 12-month extension to the membership tier status for eligible Qantas Frequent Flyers. Tier status extensions Qantas Club memberships and complimentary lounge invitations You’ll receive an extension to your paid Qantas Club membership, and to most Complimentary Lounge Invitations that were active as at 23 …
By business reporter Nassim Khadem ATO – Claiming tax deductions for working from home due to coronavirus is being made easier. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is introducing a new method which will allow people to claim 80 cents per hour for all their running expenses, rather than needing to calculate costs for specific running expenses. …
