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Bligh Government adopts recommendations on 'sham contracting'
The Bligh Government will regularly audit the employment-related provisions in contracts for State Government-funded construction projects to help ensure 'sham contracting' does not take root in the Queensland construction industry.
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Queensland WHS regulations approved
On 24 November 2011 the Queensland Governor in Council approved the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 and the Safety in Recreational Water Activities Regulation 2011.
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Industry urged to retain workplace health and safety officers to help meet obligations
The current legislative requirement for employers to appoint workplace health and safety officers (WHSOs) will cease in Queensland on 1 January 2012. However, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland urge employers to retain trained health and safety advisors to help them to comply with their executive officer requirements under the new laws.
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Changes for the rural industry
Under the current Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008, operators of forklifts in rural workplaces have been exempt from the requirement to hold a high risk work licence. This exemption expires on 31 December 2011, coinciding with the implementation of nationally harmonised WHS laws from 1 January 2012.
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Occupational licensing changes under the new laws
There are a number changes to licensing arrangements under the new laws, in particular to high risk work licences, and earthmoving and particular crane certificates. Transitional provisions apply, however.
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Business scams associated with the national harmonisation of WHS laws
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland warns Queensland businesses to be extra vigilant about callers selling products or services that they claim MUST be purchased before 1 January 2012 in order to comply with the new nationally harmonised WHS legislation.
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High risk metals and plastics audit
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has embarked on a campaign to cut the high injury rates experienced by the state's metal and plastics workers.
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New research into the transport industry
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has published a major research paper showing the importance of regional networks in cutting Queensland's transport industry's high rate of fatalities and injuries.
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Dive Safety Awards 2011 winners
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has recognised the quality of dive rescue procedures demonstrated by recreational snorkelling and dive operators across Queensland at the Dive Safety Awards 2011.
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New support tools to help farmers and dealerships improve quad bike safety
A point-of-sale brochure, poster and pre-purchase checklist have been released to help farmers buy the safest quad bikes for their needs.
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Company name: Carter & Spencer Group Pty Ltd
Incident description: On 26 February 2010 a 19 year old worker sustained a fracture to the right ankle when struck by a forklift operated by another worker.
Industry:Transport and storage
Circumstance of aggravation: Grievous bodily harm
Penalty: $30,000
Date of decision: 16 September 2011
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Company name: L. D'Alterio Transport Pty Ltd
Incident description: On 8 June 2010 a 57 year old worker sustained crush injuries after he was struck by a falling load of timber.
Industry:Transport and storage
Circumstance of aggravation: Grievous bodily harm
Penalty: $35,000
Date of decision: 2 September 2011
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Infringement notices work - court case backs inspectors
A recent successful prosecution by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has supported inspector efforts to ensure that typical construction industry hazards are properly managed.
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Ceiling Hoist Reference Group established
A new reference group has been formed by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland to help healthcare professionals.
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New tips for teaching from Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has developed a new tip sheet to help employers of the state's 64,000 teachers identify and reduce injuries in their workplaces.
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Workplace Health and Safety Queensland's Asbestos Work Health and Safety Action Plan 2011-16
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has published the Asbestos Work Health and Safety Action Plan 2011-16, outlining moves to reduce exposure to asbestos.
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Zero harm is critically important for everyone
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland sets the ambitious goal of zero harm at work because even one incident is one too many.
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