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Queensland businesses should be aware of important updates to seven Work Health and Safety (WHS) Codes of Practice taking effect from 1 September 2026. The amendments affect the following Codes of Practice: Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022 Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work Code of Practice…
Safe Work Australia has published a new Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), giving Australian businesses and workers a refreshed way to access information about hazardous chemicals and prepare for the introduction of new workplace exposure limits (WELs) on 1 December 2026. The new HCIS was published on 4 August 2026 and represents a significant update…
Australian businesses operate in an environment shaped by legislation, regulations, industry codes, Australian Standards, workplace requirements and customer expectations. While not every standard is legally mandatory, standards can play an important role in helping businesses operate safely, consistently and professionally. The challenge is that standards do not remain static. They can be revised, replaced or…
The biggest changes to Australia’s Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) in more than a decade will take effect on 1 August 2026, bringing a stronger focus on proactive safety management, documented systems, and demonstrable compliance. For heavy vehicle operators, the reforms represent a shift away from simply complying with prescriptive rules towards proving that your…
As the financial year gets underway, many Australian businesses are focused on budgets, growth plans, and operational priorities. However, the middle of the year is also an ideal time to assess another critical area of business performance, Work Health and Safety (WHS). A mid-year WHS audit is more than a compliance exercise. It provides an…
Workplace safety has always been a legal and moral responsibility for Australian businesses, but Queensland’s Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) is placing an even stronger emphasis on proactive compliance over the coming years. Through its WHS Compliance and Field Services Proactive Compliance Program 2024–2027, WHSQ is targeting high-risk industries and hazards before incidents occur,…
