Safety Bulletin - January 2025
Australia – Consultation on SRCC Act review extended
The Australian Government has extended the consultation period for the independent review of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988. Comments on the issues paper now close 20 December 2024, and on the survey now close 31 January 2025.
Read more from the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations here.
New South Wales – Inspections targeting construction site scaffold safety commenced
SafeWork NSW has commenced the Scaff Safe 2024 inspection campaign which aims to improve scaffold safety on NSW construction sites and reduce falls. Inspectors will be visiting construction sites and can issue fines for failing to manage scaffold and falls risks, as well as for alterations from unlicensed workers.
Read more from SafeWork NSW here.
Australia – Chemical categorisation guidelines under review
The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme is proposing a revision to the Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines, which would commence in September 2025. Feedback is sought on updates and changes to the list of chemicals with high hazards for categorisation, creating an annual update schedule, and editorial and minor changes. Comments close 5 December 2024.