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Diesel engine emissions: new workplace exposure limit takes effect from December 2026

Safe Work Australia has introduced a new workplace exposure limit (WEL) for diesel particulate matter (DPM) of 0.01 mg/m³, measured as respirable elemental carbon, which will apply from 1 December…

Our second issue of The Regulator for 2026 is here. This latest edition focuses on NOPSEMA's investigation function, outlining how serious incidents are examined to identify root causes, lessons…

Managing psychosocial hazards is still a relatively new regulatory frontier for the offshore oil and gas industry compared to other health and safety factors. To help duty holders understand what’s…

Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) within the offshore industry are invited to join our HSR Forum to discuss the latest OHS issues for HSRs in the offshore industry, and be a part of the HSR…

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How NOPSEMA investigates – and why it matters

Published date: 28 May, 2026

When there is a serious accident or dangerous occurrence at an offshore energy facility, the public response is understandable: something went wrong and the regulator should act. At NOPSEMA, we do…

Published date: 25 May, 2026

NOPSEMA has released Australia’s Offshore Energy Industry Performance Report 2025, providing an overview of offshore energy activity and performance across Australia’s regulated jurisdictions.
The…

Published date: 15 May, 2026

NOPSEMA has released a new safety bulletin highlighting the continued occurrence of serious incidents and injuries during offshore lifting operations.
A review of incidents over the past five years…