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Each of the states and territories of Australia has its own acts and regulations for the transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. Each of these legal devices refers to the Australian Code for…

Greencap is pleased to extend a special offer on the Australian and New Zealand Work Health and Safety Guide third edition. This Master Work Health and Safety Guide is the combined work of over 60…

The NIOSH Center for Disease Control (CDC) published an article in the March 2019 Chemosphere Journal indicating that a single wipe on the skin of workers in the electronic recycling industry for…

Managing exposure to environmental liability remains an ongoing challenge for Australian businesses, particularly as government regulators take a more proactive approach to environmental compliance…

Updated: June 2020   Contents What is respirable crystalline silica (RCS) Work Processes Generating RCS Exposure Routes Health Effects Exposure Standards Regulatory Requirements Assessment…

The 27th of November represents the anniversary of the passing of Bernie Banton AM. For many, his name is synonymous with the fight against mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases due to his…

  Following the release of a number of updates to the Victorian asbestos regulatory and compliance framework, Greencap has prepared A Guide to Asbestos Management in Victoria for Post-2003…

November is Asbestos Awareness Month. This national campaign aims to build awareness on the dangers of asbestos and provide education around how to avoid exposure and practice safe management of…

The Report on the Inquiry into Biotoxin-related Illnesses in Australia was presented in the House of Representatives in October 2018 by The Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport.…

Following the commencement of the Building and other Legislation (Cladding) Amendment Regulation 2018 (Qld) on October 1, 2018, the Queensland Government established an Audit Taskforce to undertake…

At the 26th annual NSCA Foundation National Safety Awards of Excellence, Greencap were announced winners in the category ‘NSCA Foundation Member of the Year’. The criteria for nomination in this…

WorkSafe Victoria has published the latest versions of the compliance codes ‘Managing Asbestos in Workplaces’ and ‘Removing Asbestos in Workplaces’.   Notable Changes Asbestos Removal Changes…

Chain of Responsibility (CoR) is a concept that places legal obligations on parties in the transport supply chain. It was devised in the early 2000s to impart accountability, driver fatigue…

Greencap Darwin now has a NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) accredited laboratory, formally acknowledging the capacity to deliver reliable technical results from testing conducted in…

The anticipated Environment Protection Amendment Bill 2018 passed through the Victorian Parliament on 22 August 2018, introducing a new approach to addressing environmental issues. This change…

Source: Safety Solutions Despite being banned from use in Australia from 2004, asbestos is still causing issues for many workplaces. Steven Hains, National Practice Lead, Property, Greencap,…

Changes to NSW legislation around the prevention of Legionnaires’ disease have introduced a risk management approach to the management of cooling tower systems with the aim of protecting public…

Updated: April 2020   Despite being banned from use in Australia since 31st December 2003, asbestos is still a very topical issue in today’s workplaces. The continued raising of awareness is…