Bulletin - May 2018

Bulletin

Heavy Vehicle Safety the focus of "Tell a Mate" Campaign
New Waste Management Policy to Focus on Combustible Recyclables.
Queensland inspectors to focus on crystalline silica risks in building materials
Bulletin2018May

Heavy Vehicle Safety the focus of "Tell a Mate" Campaign

Monday, 21st May 2018, 10:45 AM
safety

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has launched the Tell a Mate safety campaign to highlight that heavy vehicle safety is in everyone’s best interest. The campaign encourages those in the heavy vehicle industry to share safety tips and discuss issues. More.

New Waste Management Policy to Focus on Combustible Recyclables.

Wednesday, 16th May 2018, 2:06 PM
environment

The VIC Government has proposed to introduce the Waste Management Policy (Combustible Recyclable and Waste Material) to enable continued regulation of waste and resource recovery facilities to minimise the risk of fire, and to replace the Interim Waste Management Policy (Resource Recovery Facilities). Public feedback is sought on the effectiveness of the Policy and current guidelines. Comments close 1 August 2018. More.

Queensland inspectors to focus on crystalline silica risks in building materials

Monday, 14th May 2018, 2:34 PM
safety

Workplace Health and Safety QLD is conducting workplace audits targeting risks associated with respirable silica contained in building materials. Inspectors will be ensuring workplaces provide suitable engineering controls and PPE, and that work is conducted in compliance with a safe work method statement. Find more information here.