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H&S02 12/2006 - Safety Induction Cards.
This circular outlines new legislation that comes into effect from 1 January 2007 where all current construction safety induction cards issued in either Queensland, New South Wales or Victoria will be recognised in any eastern seaboard states.
Fraudulently obtained Licences
This circular outlines new legislation that comes into effect from 1 January 2007 where all current construction safety induction cards issued in either Queensland, New South Wales or Victoria will be recognised in any eastern seaboard states.
Master Builders has become aware of an alleged licensing scam in central Queensland where up to 3300 certificates for prescribed occupations (e.g. forklift operators, scaffolders, riggers, crane operators, load-shifting equipment operators) may have been issued fraudulently over a 10 year period to as many as 1500 individuals.
New WHS Laws
H&S01 03/2006 - New Workplace Health & Safety Laws.
Operative from 1 January 2006.
Getting the basics right
Operative from 1 January 2006.
H&S01 12/2005 - December 2005
Workplace Health & Safety Onsite.
Getting the basics right.
Crane Safety Blitz
Workplace Health & Safety Onsite.
Getting the basics right.
April 2005
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) will conduct a crane safety blitz during April and June 2005.
Housekeeping Safety BlitzWorkplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) will conduct a crane safety blitz during April and June 2005.
January 2005
What is the housekeeping safety blitz?
The Department of Industrial Relations have instructed Workplace Health and Safety Inspectors to commence Housekeeping safety audits on approximately 150 randomly selected projects throughout Queensland.
What is the housekeeping safety blitz?
The Department of Industrial Relations have instructed Workplace Health and Safety Inspectors to commence Housekeeping safety audits on approximately 150 randomly selected projects throughout Queensland.

