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New regulations to control high risk crystalline silica substance activities

New duties, commencing 1 September 2024, will require businesses to undertake a risk assessment of the processing of crystalline silica substances (CSS). Where high-risk activities are identified, under the new regs, businesses will need to plan, document and implement specific controls at the workplace.
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Rural plant Code of Practice 2024 to commence 23 September 2024

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has recently finalised the update of the Rural plant Code of Practice to deliver updated guidance on managing work health and safety risks in agricultural contexts. The updated code replaces the Rural plant Code of Practice 2004 and the Safe design and operation of tractors Code of Practice 2005.
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Sugar mill safety Code of Practice 2024 to commence 23 September 2024

The Sugar industry Code of Practice 2005, including the Sugar mill safety and Cane rail safety supplement, will be replaced by the updated Sugar mill safety Code of Practice 2024 and Cane rail safety supplement. This follows feedback which supported a review of the code and supplements to ensure they remain reflective of current best practice.
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Mobile crane Code of Practice 2024 commences on 23 September 2024

The Mobile crane Code of Practice 2024 (the Code) will commence as an approved code of practice on 23 September 2024.
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Managing legionella risks: essential steps for safety in cooling towers and water systems

A recent outbreak of legionnaires’ disease in Victoria has been linked to a contaminated water source – a cooling tower in Laverton North in Melbourne's west. There are more than 100 confirmed cases of the bacterial infection with the vast majority being hospitalised - one person died after contracting the disease.
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Agricultural and wildlife workers encouraged to take extra measures this flu season

The agricultural sector is being encouraged to take additional measures to protect both their health and the health of their animals during the flu season.
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It’s back! Safe Work Month Conference launches

The Work Well Conference is back in Brisbane for 2024! Join us for an all-day event focussed on connection and collaboration, and featuring an impressive lineup of industry presenters and a networking function to follow.
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Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024

The Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 (WHSOLA Act), implements legislative change from the 2022 Review of Queensland's Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act), as well as recommendations from the national 2018 Review of the Model Work Health and Safety Laws (Boland Review).
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Safety a priority for the diving and snorkelling industry

The Queensland Government is updating the Safety in Recreational Water Activities Regulation (Regulation) and the Recreational Diving, Recreational Technical Diving and Snorkelling Code of Practice (Code of Practice) to maintain high safety standards for Queensland’s important snorkelling and diving industry.
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Workplace health and safety laws now apply to sex industry workers

Following the decriminalisation of sex work in Queensland, all sex workers and sex work businesses will be covered by work health and safety legislation. This improves sex workers’ rights, safety and working conditions.
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Compliance blitz targets construction industry

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has begun a state-wide compliance blitz to reduce serious workplace incidents in Queensland’s high risk construction industry.
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Upcoming asbestos management compliance audits for Queensland businesses

Starting 1 August 2024, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland inspectors will begin auditing businesses operating from buildings constructed before 1990 and those likely containing asbestos to ensure compliance with asbestos regulations.
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New workplace sexual harassment regulations in September

Queensland employers will be required to proactively manage the risk of sexual harassment and sex or gender-based harassment at work from September.
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