THOSE who work with dangerous explosive substances are being asked to have their say about shaping the state’s laws.
The existing legislation on these were written in the 1930s and 1970s.
SafeWork SA executive director Marie Boland said a review is underway to modernise and simplify the laws and how they are administered while maintaining safety standards to protect workers and the publice.
“We’re seeking contributions from industry, the business sector and unions as well as workers so that we can implement contemporary dangerous substances and explosives laws,” she said.
“The Dangerous Substances Act 1979 and the Explosives Act 1936 regulate the safe handling and management of these products in SA by competent people with a legitimate purpose.
“SafeWork SA administers both of these acts with the review set to look at existing laws, including licensing requirements and processes.”
Ms Boland said the review would seek to remove unnecessary red tape.
“A modern regulatory framework needs to clearly assign accountability for the safe management of dangerous substances and explosives,” she said.
SafeWork SA has developed a consultation paper which provides an overview of the existing laws with a summary of key issues and anomalies for comment.
“There are questions throughout the paper aimed at capturing the experience of people managing and working with dangerous substances and explosives, but we’re also interested to hear about any aspects that could be improved,” he said.
Consultation starts today and finishes 5pm, Friday November 25.
- Details: safework.sa.gov.au or 1300 365 255.
