Browsing: WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes (QLD) | Page 3

• Many WHS Codes amended for new GHS-7 regime;
  
• Tas adopts psychosocial WHS Code and regulations; and
  
• NSW enforcing new WHS rules for gig work.

The WHS regulations in Queensland have been amended to improve the harmonisation of Australia's safety laws, while the State has also tightened its "white card" safety training requirements.

• Two unique WHS Codes of Practice adopted in Qld;
  
• Amended direct-employment rule in Qld safety Bill passes; and
  
• Electricity safety laws pass in Tas, PCBUs reminded of WHS Codes.

• Chemicals alert issued with GHS transition period expiring;
  
• New WHS dust regulations further amended in ACT;
  
• Controversial ACT COVID notice followed by WHS amendment; and
  
• RTW guide highlights "the most important relationship".

• Protections against workplace harassment strengthened in Qld;
  
• Confined-space robot among WHS winners in WA; and
  
• Year-round safety urged at end of national WHS month.

• Qld applies additional WHS rules to new psychosocial clauses; and
  
• On-the-spot fines applied to more WHS offences in NSW.

• WHS discussions urged ahead of COVID changes; and
  
• Safety Bill amends new direct-employment provisions in Qld.

• New WHS review to examine Qld manslaughter laws; and
  
• Fatality probe to consider impact of pandemic on WA ag sector.

• Inquiry into companies' responses to major explosion announced;
  
• Lung diseases and asbestos targeted by Qld grants and workplace audits; and
  
• Clarified WHS Code takes effect in Qld.

• WHS intimidation fine and fatality alerts issued in Qld;
  
• New stair-height rule commences under Qld WHS Code;
  
• WHS changes and criminal checks commencing in NSW;
  
• Truck-fire-prevention guide should be used by all fleets: NSW EPA; and
  
• Occupational licensing arrangements tweaked in NT.