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New safety bulletin highlights lithium-ion battery system risks offshore
Published: 21 October, 2026
NOPSEMA has published a new Safety Bulletin highlighting the safety risks associated with lithium-…
New fact sheet clarifies NOPSEMA and AMSA regulatory responsibilities
Published: 20 October, 2026
A new co-branded fact sheet is now available to help clarify when NOPSEMA or the Australian…
Workplace Exposure Limits changing from 1 December 2026
Published: 19 October, 2026
From 1 December 2026, Australia’s Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) will transition to Workplace…
Safe removal of individuals from offshore gas facility
Published: 19 October, 2026
This is a joint media release between the Australian Border Force, WA Police, National Offshore…
Updated guidance strengthens psychosocial risk management in offshore energy sector
Published: 13 October, 2026
NOPSEMA has published an updated Psychosocial risk management guidance note to help duty holders…
New safety alert highlights dropped-object risk from crane boom protection bumpers
Published: 09 October, 2026
NOPSEMA has issued a new safety alert following a high-potential dropped-object incident involving…
Our latest issue of The Regulator is here
Published: 21 September, 2026
The latest edition of The Regulator is now available, with a strong focus on protecting the health…
NOPSEMA independent operational review underway
Published: 11 September, 2026
The Australian Government has commenced its statutory review of the National Offshore Petroleum…
NOPSEMA investigations: information for witnesses
Published: 31 August, 2026
NOPSEMA has published a new brochure, NOPSEMA investigations: information for witnesses, to help…
Navigational safety measures in place at Cliff Head facility
Published: 13 August, 2026
NOPSEMA has recently installed warning signage at local boat ramps and coastal access…
New safety alert highlights avian influenza risks for offshore activities
Published: 27 July, 2026
NOPSEMA has published a new environment and safety alert on avian influenza (H5N1), following…
Five years on from COVID, the lessons remain relevant
Published: 21 July, 2026
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped how industry manages infectious disease risks, the…
Diesel engine emissions: new workplace exposure limit takes effect from December 2026
Published: 08 July, 2026
Safe Work Australia has introduced a new workplace exposure limit (WEL) for diesel particulate…
Our latest issue of The Regulator is here
Published: 07 July, 2026
Our second issue of The Regulator for 2026 is here. This latest edition focuses on NOPSEMA's…
Have your say on updated psychosocial risk management guidance
Published: 04 June, 2026
Managing psychosocial hazards is still a relatively new regulatory frontier for the offshore oil…
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