myosh Most Popular Articles of 2019

The myosh News Team works to keep health and safety professionals informed with the latest HSEQ news from around the globe. As the year comes to an end, take the time to revisit our most popular articles of 2019.

SAI Global Loses Monopoly On Australian Standards
Following a decision from an independent arbitrator, Standards Australia announced that any extended distribution agreement with SAI Global would be “non-exclusive” – a win for Australian businesses.

Health and Safety Incidents Now The Biggest Loss Driver for Organisations
Health and safety incidents become the leading financial loss drivers for businesses around the globe, with cumulative losses now outstripping the costs of more high-profile disruptions such as cyber-attacks or IT outages.

What is Safety Differently?
A movement within the safety industry that challenges organisations to view three key areas of their business differently – how safety is defined, the role of people, and the focus of the business.

HVNL to be Replaced, Office of Road Safety Announced
The Heavy Vehicle National Law will be replaced with an “entirely new law” that is fully harmonised, risk-based, and less prescriptive, the National Transport Commission (NTC) confirmed.

Industrial Manslaughter: Coming Soon to a Jurisdiction Near You
Whatever you may think of the need for industrial manslaughter offences and whether they are fit for purpose as the solution for the problem they are said to solve, it is a reality with which industry must now grapple.

McDonald’s Worker Wins Compensation for Pre-Shift Injury
A McDonald’s worker who broke her leg during a pre-shift smoke break won her appeal in a Queensland court and will receive worker’s compensation.

Victoria to Introduce Australia’s Highest Workplace Health and Safety Fine
Victoria announces plans to implement the nation’s highest maximum workplace health and safety fine of over $16 million, along with industrial manslaughter laws.

Construction Industry Leaders Not Walking the Walk
When it comes to prioritising safety in the construction industry, “the gap between what is said and what is actually done is alarming.”

Workplace Dust Exposure Limits to be Slashed
Safe Work Australia (SWA) recommended significantly reducing exposure limits for silica and coal dust as part of its ongoing overhaul of workplace airborne contaminants

‘Nationwide Epidemic’ – Silicosis Death Sparks Calls for Action
The death of Gold Coast stonemason, Anthony White, from the lung disease silicosis sparked calls for national action as experts began labelling the situation a “nationwide epidemic.”

Australian-First FIFO Mental Health Code Released
Australia’s first code of practice concerning the mental health of FIFO workers in the resources and construction sectors was finalised and released in Western Australia.

Australia Adopts New Forklift Safety Standard
Australia adopts a range of international Standards designed to improve forklift safety, with more expected to come over the next 12 months.

How to Effectively Manage Contractor Safety and Compliance
Engaging contractors is essential to many business operations. And while contractors are commonplace in many industries, particularly construction, engaging their services also comes with inherit risk.

ISO 45001 Published as Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard
AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018 was officially published by Standards Australia following discussions with industry and regulators across Australia and New Zealand.

Welding Fume Further Linked to Cancer, Prompts Stricter Enforcement
New scientific evidence that exposure to welding fume, including mild steel welding fume, can cause lung cancer prompted the UK’s Health and Safety Executive to tighten its enforcement expectations.