An important resource to any organisation is people and their skills. With regard to health and safety, it is an expectation that employers “employ or engage persons who are suitably qualified in relation to OHS to provide advice to the employer concerning the health and safety of employee...

SafeWork Australia has published new data on the Jurisdictional Comparison dashboard for 2022-23 as part of their data website, "Our Data. Your Stories." This dashboard provides the latest trend analysis on work health and safety (WHS) and workers’ compensation schemes in Australi...

Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) are generally used in the construction industry for High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW). The relevant Health and Safety Regulations clearly outline what is classified as HRCW. In most circumstances SWMS are pre-prepared and seek to address a range of construction...

A review of 2023-24 by WorkSafe Victoria has revealed that there were more than 170 prosecutions and fines for safety breaches in the last financial year.  WorkSafe is warning employers who continue to ignore well-known safety measures, that they risk joining these companies and directors wh...

National Safe Work Month is held annually in October. It encourages all individuals and organisations to prioritise workplace health and safety and take preventative action to reduce the number of work-related injuries, illnesses and fatalities. The campaign aims to promote a positive safety cult...