What is required on your hazardous substances Site Plan
You may be finding your compliance certifier asking for changes to site plans that have been accepted in the past. While this can be frustrating, it is with an eye to continual improvement and reflects increased rigour from WorkSafe during audits of certifiers and...
EPA Submissions on changes to rules for lead levels in paints
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently consulting on proposals to cut the levels of lead permitted in paints and graphic materials – especially those used by children (for example, finger paints, crayons, and felt-tip pens). Extended...
EPA & workplace only hazardous substances
We have seen recent activity from the EPA about hazardous substances that are only permitted to be supplied to workplaces. At workplaces you would be forgiven for thinking that the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations – HSW(HS) are all that you...
EPA proposed infringement notices effect on agricultural operations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently proposed and consulted on an Infringement Notice Scheme for their enforcement responsibilities for hazardous substances under the HSNO Act. This is similar to existing infringement notices that WorkSafe can issue...