WELCOME TO THE SAFETY ACTION NEWSLETTER

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1 WELCOME TO THE SAFETY ACTION NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2017 EDITION What lies on the road ahead: Training calendar 2017 Hazardous chemicals update, p.3

2 Safety Action Newsletter What s new this month? Welcome to the Safety Action Newsletter. It is a new year, and a new format for our publication. This month we have an update on the GHS standard for chemicals implementation, and our Public Training Calendar for Q1, We also invite everyone to join us at 3M Innovation Centre in Sydney, for a safety and science day. Gary Rowe (the embodiment of holiday spirit) in his natural habitat We hope you ve all had a great break and we are looking forward to getting in touch with all of our friends and clients. Stay safe! February Newsletter Contents Page 3 - GHS labelling update Page 4 - Public training calendar Page 5 - Duke of Edinburgh Gala dinner 2

3 Safety Action Newsletter GHS labelling update: Exemptions for hazardous chemicals in the supply chain The transition period to comply with Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations for hazardous chemicals classification and labelling ended on 31st December 2016 for suppliers in NSW, SA, Tasmania, Queensland and NT. Safe Work Australia have announced that chemicals manufactured or imported before January 2017 can continue to be supplied without being re-labelled to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS). What does this mean for suppliers? Suppliers will not need to re-label chemicals to the GHS if they were manufactured or imported before January 2017 (e.g. stock currently in warehouses) and were correctly labelled at that time. Chemicals supplied from 1 January 2017 must have a GHS compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS). What does this mean for manufacturers and importers? There is no exemption for manufacturers or importers. Chemicals manufactured or imported from 1 January 2017 must be correctly classified and labelled to GHS. What does this mean for workplaces? Workplaces can continue to accept chemicals without GHS labels but should ensure they are provided with GHS compliant SDS. Workers should be informed that the absence of GHS labelling such as pictograms on the label, is not assurance that the substance is not a hazardous chemical. State exemptions Each jurisdiction has made their own exemptions to the WHS legislation these exemptions vary slightly from state to state. GHS classification and labelling is currently not mandatory in ACT, Victoria or WA. See your state or territory regulator for more details. Photo: GHS label Please contact Safety Action for more information. Article based on advice from Safe Work Australia News 3

4 Safety Action Newsletter Public Training Calendar Q Contact us for more information on T (03) or, E on enquiries@safetyaction.com.au Training Who Time Price (excl. GST) per person February March April Safety leadership Drive culture change Supervisors, managers, team leaders 2 days $1, WHS / OHS update What has changed / upcoming changes GHS Chemical update What you need to know Safety team, managers 2 hours $ Manage chmicals in workplace 2 hours $ Business improvement Streamline and integrate your processes Hazardous chemicals briefing What you need to know Hazardous chemicals workshop Learn to work safely with chemicals Measuring & benchmarking safety Track and compare your safety performance PPE & fit testing Know and manage your risk exposure Managers 1/2 day $ Manage chemicals in workplace If you work with chemicals 1/2 day $510 2 hours $ Safety managers 1/2 day $ If you wear PPE 1/2 day $ Contractor management Best practice contractor safety If you manage contractors 1/2 day $ Strategic planning Drive long term improvement Managers, planners 1/2 day $900 Incident investigation Find the method that works for you If you lead investigations 1/2 day or 1 day $510 - $900 Safety inspections Ensuring a safe work environment Supervisors, managers, leaders 1/2 day $510 Risk assessment Effectively identify & control risks Supervisors, managers 1/2 day or 1 day $510 Machine guarding Leading Zero Access standard Supervisors, managers 1/2 day $510 Traffic management Access & control traffic movement 1/2 day $510 OHS / WHS law Leagal duty & how to show compliance Supervisors, managers, leaders 1/2 day $510 Events hosted by Safety Action Science & Safety Day (3M Sydney) Innovative safety culture & tour of 3M Leaders 1 day $ Breakfast on the Roof Networking and information sharing Leaders 2 hours FREE 30 ( am) Mock court (Shepparton, VIC) What really happens in court Managers, leaders 1 day Contact Brad for info BradleyR@gvwater.vic.gov.au 1 4

5 Safety Action Newsletter Duke of Edinburgh Gala Dinner Safety Action is a supporter of the Duke of Edinburgh s International Award and is a Duke of Ed. employer. Safety Action was proud to be a gold sponsor of the Gold Awards Gala Dinner in December 2016 and some of the Safety Action team attended the event. Safety Action congratulates all the Gold Award recipients on their fantastic achievement. If you would like to employ young people that are hardworking, reliable and good citizens, find out more about becoming a Duke of Ed Employer here: Katie, Stephen, Andrea and Gary at the Gala Dinner For more information on the services provided by Safety Action, please visit us at safetyaction.com.au or call our office on (03)

6 Safety Action Newsletter 3M Safety & Science Day Date: Wednesday 22nd February 2017 Location: 3M Innovation Centre, Sydney Timing: 10am to 3pm Join us for a truly unique and valuable day with our friends at 3M This promises to be an exciting, rewarding and action packed day. Gary Rowe, CEO Safety Action, will share some of his top tips from his 30 plus years experience in building safety culture and sustainable safety programs. Gary Rowe has provided strategic safety advice to many of Australia s leading companies including; Toyota, Kmart, Metro Trains, Mercedes Benz, Reserve Bank of Australia, Origin Energy, Boeing, and many more. Gary is a qualified engineer, Fellow of the Institution of Engineers and Safety Institute of Australia, Certified Practicing Risk Manager (CPRM), has post graduate qualifications in education and occupational hazard management, and is chairman of Duke of Edinburgh s International Awards, Victoria. After lunch, the highly skilled 3M team will provide a practical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) fit testing demonstration. You will see scientific testing of the effectiveness of hearing protection (both ear plugs and ear muffs) and respirators. You will be surprised with the best practice PPE fit-testing techniques now available and be armed to better protect your workers and organisation. The 3M experience will also include a tour of their unique Innovation Centre by 3M Innovation Centre guides, where you will see 3M s most famous and new inventions on display. We are consciously running this as av short day, to allow as many people as possible to travel to and from the 3M Innovation Centre at North Ryde, Sydney. Register now to reserve your place! Registration prior to the event is essential. Confirmation and further details will be provided upon registration. Fee: $165 including GST Contact Safety Action to register, on (03) or enquiries@safetyaction.com.au 6