Media Releases - NOHSC declares amendments to the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008(1999)] - 31 December 2004 Environmental Tobacco Smoke - 18 October 2004 Improving Safety in t...

380 new workers compensation claims daily - Everyday in Australia on average 380 workers suffer a work-related injury or disease for which they receive workers’ compensation, according to a report released by the National Occupational Health an...

NOHSC declares amendments to the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances - The National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) has declared amendments to the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008(1999)]. Notification of the amendment...

New and revised NOHSC codes support asbestos ban - The National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) is inviting public comment by 28 May 2004 on two codes of practice and a guidance note relating to exposure to asbestos. Following the r...

NOHSC revises workplace noise code - The national code was revised in line with best practice national and international guidance material and provides a practical risk management approach to noise control through guidance on: reduc...

Landmark conference draws to a close - A landmark conference – which saw traditional protagonists from the building and construction industry agreeing to put aside their differences and jointly push for improved occupational health and saf...