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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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released a new draft Code of Practice aimed at enhancing safety measures in the transportation of logs from forests to mills or ports. The newly introduced Log Haulage Industry Code of Practice (LHC) serves as a resource for companies participating in every stage of the forest log haulage operation. Paul…
SafeWork SA has annulled the licence of an asbestos removal firm for allowing the demolition of two homes in Kilburn without the necessary prior asbestos removal procedures. The cancellation of the license took effect on January 16, 2025, as part of a comprehensive audit initiative aimed at over 100 licensed asbestos assessors and removal contractors.…
SafeWork NSW inspectors will visit Wilton and Menangle areas this week, inspecting residential construction sites in Wollondilly to guarantee and enforce compliance with workplace safety protocols. Falls from elevated surfaces continue to be the primary cause of deaths, and both compliance officers and inspectors will adopt a zero-tolerance policy in…
A man has lost his life due to a horrific lawnmower incident in Queensland. The 50-year-old man sustained fatal injuries when his ride-on mower collided with a tree, south of Toowoomba, at about 2pm on Monday. Paramedics were dispatched to the scene, but unfortunately, the man did not survive his injuries. According to reports, the man was performing…
A fatal incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when a rider lost their life in a quad bike rollover in Purangi. Police said they were alerted at 2:30pm to an incident where a quad bike had flipped over on the road next to paddocks. The rider sustained severe injuries and unfortunately succumbed to them at the scene. Read the original article here.…
A young boy was transported to the hospital by the LifeFlight helicopter following an incident involving a tractor in south-east Queensland. The incident occurred while he was on the tractor with his father, which lost control, causing the boy to jump off and injure his leg on the slasher. The rescue chopper was deployed to the Bundaberg area on Satur…
The New South Wales Government has reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding workers against dust-related diseases by launching a new state-of-the-art Lung Health Mobile Clinic, which is funded at $2.5 million and will offer lung health assessments to thousands of residents throughout the state. Annually, the lung bus program delivers free lung screen…
WorkSafe Victoria has issued a reminder to both employers and employees regarding the significant hazards linked to the transportation of dangerous goods in tool of trade (TOT) vehicles. Victoria’s workplace safety regulator said a serious injury was sustained by an employee due to an explosion involving a TOT vehicle. It is believed that the em…
The NSW Government has affirmed its dedication to ensuring that workers benefit from strong legal protections and an effective regulatory oversight by presenting a bill to the State Parliament that seeks to establish SafeWork NSW as an autonomous regulatory entity. The new organisational structure will position SafeWork as a formidable and well-suited…