WorkSafe ACT - Pages http://www.worksafety.act.gov.au/ Latest Pages Wed, 22 May 2013 17:40:27 +1000 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:40:27 +1000 Codeigniter, Couch Creative <![CDATA[Safe Work ACT Month 2013]]> http://www.worksafety.act.gov.au/page/view/3315/source/rss Register an event for Safe Work ACT Month

October is Safe Work Month in the ACT.  This year's theme is "Safety in Construction", though the month will see the provision of information and advice on a wide range of topics of…

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 17:40:27 +1000 <![CDATA[4thought Safety Seminar Series]]> http://www.worksafety.act.gov.au/page/view/3449/source/rss Introduction

WorkSafe ACT presents information seminars for the benefit of local employers, workers and others.

While most of these seminars will be free, some, such as our breakfast seminars, may incur a fee to cover the cost of an accompanying meal and room hire.

Come along and just…

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 08:39:34 +1000 <![CDATA[Inspectors]]> http://www.worksafety.act.gov.au/page/view/1254/source/rss Why do inspectors visit workplaces?

Inspectors focus on ensuring that workplace safety practices comply with the requirements of workplace health and safety laws. Inspectors may also provide information and advice on these laws. As part of this role, inspectors may visit workplaces for a variety…

]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 11:16:46 +1000 <![CDATA[Work Health and Safety Publications]]> http://www.worksafety.act.gov.au/page/view/1407/source/rss CLICK HERE TO ACCESS A WORKSAFE ACT SEARCH ALL PUBLICATIONS FACILITY.

WorkSafe ACT publications fall into one of three categories:

  • Handbooks - these are booklets running to several pages or more on a given topic. While these books may refer to the superceded 2008 legislation
…]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 17:26:10 +1000 <![CDATA[Work Health and Safety Legislation]]> http://www.worksafety.act.gov.au/page/view/2798/source/rss Overview

In the second half of 2011, in keeping with the ACT's commitment to the national harmonisation of health and safety laws, the Legislative Assembly passed a new Work Health and Safety Act 2011. The new Act replaced the previous Work Safety Act 2008 on 1 January…

]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 16:52:56 +1000 <![CDATA[Training]]> http://www.worksafety.act.gov.au/page/view/1409/source/rss 4Thought Safety Seminars

WorkSafe ACT presents information seminars for the benefit of local employers, workers and others.

Further information and registration for the 4Thought Safety Seminars.

Health and Safety Induction

Our health and safety induction sessions are designed to provide…

]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 11:51:22 +1000 <![CDATA[Speak Up About Safety]]> http://www.worksafety.act.gov.au/page/view/3455/source/rss The Speak Up About Safety campaign encourages workers and others on worksites to speak up about safety and actively engage in discussions about safety concerns.

While the campaign will kick off with a series of advertisements on the sides of ACT buses, and posters which will start to appear in…

]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 15:54:45 +1000 <![CDATA[Statistics]]> http://www.worksafety.act.gov.au/page/view/1464/source/rss Enforcement Action

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…]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 07:38:21 +1000 <![CDATA[Dangerous Goods - Road Transport]]> http://www.worksafety.act.gov.au/page/view/1418/source/rss Overview

In the ACT, the transport of dangerous goods by road is governed by the Dangerous Goods (Road Transport) Act 2009 (the Act) and Dangerous Goods (Road Transport) Regulation 2010 (the Regulation).

The Act and Regulation are modelled on legislation developed by the National Transport Commission (NTC) which has been adopted…

]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 09:32:19 +1000 <![CDATA[More Resources]]> http://www.worksafety.act.gov.au/page/view/1440/source/rss Click on a link below to access one of these additional resources:

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