Blog | Category: Safety (Page 4)
NSW Workcover Introduce 12 new codes of practice
08-07-2014
As of Friday 18th July 2014, 12 new Codes of Practice were implemented to improve safety in NSW workplaces. These new codes are part of the harmonization of the 2012 Work Health & Safety legislation by seeking to replace a number of those pre-existing, including:
Victorian Registration Requirements for Concrete Pumps
01-07-2014
From 1 July 2014, new Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Regulations 2014 came into effect in Victoria. These regulations introduced a new duty that requires the design of all new truck mounted concrete placing booms to be registered with the Victorian WorkCover Authority (VWA), formerly known as WorkSafe Victoria.
Safety Bulletin - Duty of Care
01-06-2014
In recent months the Association has been working towards publishing its first ‘Safety Bulletin’ to keep industry participants abreast of current issues relevant to our members. This Safety Bulletin has been developed and published to remind owners and operators of concrete placing booms of their ‘duty of care’ when determining factors relevant to ‘who should’ and ‘how’ to carry out all inspections on their plant.
Canada to introduce safety standards and certification
01-06-2014
The B.C Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) in conjunction with the B.C Ready-Mixed Concrete Association (BCRMCA) are working towards the development of uniform safety standards for competencies in concrete pump operation and a certified testing regime in the province.
QLD Mobile and operational plant campaign
01-04-2014
Mobile and operational plant campaign: Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has announced it will continue to target mobile and operational plant use at construction worksites across the state this year in a bid to cut serious injuries and fatalities in the industry.
Major Inspection of Cranes, Hoists & Winches
01-04-2014
Major inspections of cranes, hoists and winches are essential to an effective, preventative maintenance program. The Guidance Note covers cranes, hoists and winches and concrete placing units (truck mounted with boom).
Victoria OHS Management Plan Available
01-04-2014
SafetyCulture has produced a fully customisable OH&S Management Plan (OHSMP) for use on a construction or earthmoving site in Victoria.
