New Electrical Regulations for QLD from 1 Jan 2025
Electrical installations in domestic roof spaces must be de-energised before work begins, or alternative controls implemented where this isn't practicable. To help you stay compliant, we’ve updated our Working in Roof Spaces SWMS to align with these new requirements. Learn more.

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Entries have opened for the 2023 Comcare National Work Health and Safety Awards across three categoriesThe award categories include Prevention Award, Recovery at and Return to Work Award and Individual Contribution Award.The awards recognise companies and individuals for occupational health and safety excellence, and are only open to businesses operati…
Safe Work Australia is seeking public feedback on a prohibition on the use of engineered stone.The federal safety regulator urges all stakeholders to visit Safe Work Australia’s consultation website Engage to submit their views before 2 April 2023.“Today, Safe Work Australia commenced the next stage of consultation on a prohibition on the use of engine…
WorkSafe has charged a plastics manufacturer with two breaches of the OHS Act after a worker was struck on the head by a falling machine part in November 2021.The safety watchdog alleges the company failed to ensure a healthy and safe workplace for everyone.It also alleges that the company failed to put in place measures to ensure machinery was safe an…
A worker has died after being hit by a falling object South of Brisbane.The fatal incident occurred in Beaudesert on Wednesday morning.Paramedics found the man critically injured shortly before 10am.He died at the scene.An investigation into the incident is currently underway.Source: ABC News…
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) in partnership with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has launched a four-year safety program for the commercial seafood industry."The safety and wellbeing of our industry and its people is paramount, and we need to do everything we can to ensur…
Victoria's safety watchdog is prosecuting a Gippsland company and its sole director after a worker suffered a serious head injury when he was struck by a pipe. The company and the director face charges under the OHS Act for exposing a worker to a serious risk of injury and failing to provide a safe workplace. The filing hearing will take place at Latro…
A NSW court has ordered a roofing company to pay nearly half a million dollars for breaching workplace health and safety laws after a worker was fatally electrocuted and several others sustained injuries in two unrelated incidents in February 2019. Head of SafeWork NSW Natasha Mann said both incidents happened in Moorebank, adding that in one of the in…
The NSW Resources regulator has published its safety report for the last quarter of 2022 to help the industry comply with OHS regulations.The report reveals that no fatal incidents occurred in the NSW mining industry for the quarter of October to December 2022; however, safety incident notifications increased by 11% compared to the previous quarter.The…
WorkSafe has launched an investigation after a man died in a work-related incident at an orchard in Bay of Plenty.The 42-year-old man died on February 18.The deceased man’s family is in shock following the fatal incident.“We are devastated by the loss of our beloved son,” his family said in a statement. The investigation is still in its early stag…
The 2022 WorkSafe Awards winners have been announced at an event in Melbourne attended by about 400 people. The awards recognise companies and individuals who have made a significant contribution to improving workplace health and safety in Victoria.WorkSafe Chief Executive Colin Radford said the safety regulator received 120 entries for the 2022 awards…