What documentation is needed for electrical installations in hazardous areas
Management of electrical installations in hazardous areas is critical to avoiding the potential ignition of flammable gases and vapours. If you cannot eliminate the need for electrical equipment within the hazardous area, then you (as the PCBU) must provide evidence...
Hazardous Substances AS1940 Flammable Liquids Cabinets – what has changed?
Technical guidance published by WorkSafe in March 2024 (Clarification on construction requirements of flammable liquid cabinets designed to comply with AS 1940) has placed additional emphasis on evaluating the compliance of flammable liquids cabinets. Our...
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...