Updated Marine Order 504
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has announced an updated version of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation — national law), which will come into effect on June 1, 2025.
March 10, 2025
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has announced an updated version of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation — national law), which will come into effect on June 1, 2025.
A recent Fair Work Commission case sheds light on the complexities surrounding the use of medicinal cannabis, particularly when it contains tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), in safety-critical roles.
Ensuring contractor safety isn’t just good practice—it’s a legal obligation. Under Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, contractors are considered “workers” on site, allowing you to enforce your policies and workplace testing.
Australian work health and safety regulators have collaboratively developed People at Work, offering complimentary tools and resources to foster psychologically safe and healthy work environments. Every workplace is unique, and every worker is unique.
Curious to know just how important your workplace drug and alcohol policy is? The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently dealt with a case involving a stevedore with 25 years of service who was dismissed after testing positive during a random drug test.
Driving at more than twice the speed limit and registering a blood alcohol reading of 0.183 is absolutely not ok! This kind of reckless behaviour puts innocent lives at risk and has devastating consequences for everyone involved. There is no excuse!
Alcolizer Technology stands as the sole Authorised Service & Calibration Provider for our product range across Australia. Our strategically placed locations ensure we service and calibrate Australia wide and don’t outsource to any other providers.
You’ve invested in drug and alcohol testing equipment; but how crucial is investing in proper training? Is it a legal requirement? If you’re technically proficient, do you believe you can manage testing procedures without professional instruction?
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace safety landscape, having an up-to-date Drug & Alcohol policy is crucial. Are you confident that your current policy aligns with the latest Australian Standards and work health and safety requirements?
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) collaborates with National Boards to verify that registered health practitioners across Australia possess appropriate qualifications, training and competency to deliver safe healthcare.
Alcohol and drug-related issues can affect professionals in all sectors, even those you might least expect. A nurse specialising in substance abuse treatment has received a 12-month suspension after driving to work with blood alcohol levels double the legal limit, resulting in a vehicle collision, according to a professional conduct hearing.
Methylamphetamine ranks as the predominant illicit substance detected in car drivers and motorcyclists involved in fatal and injury crashes in Victoria between 2010 – 2019. It is the most prevalent drug, present in 12.3% of fatalities and 9.1% of injured drivers, showing an upward trend over time.
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