On Friday 21st February 2025 the Victorian State Government issued a media release stating that new regulations will be introduced to strengthen how psychosocial hazards are managed. The timeframe stated an anticipation that the regulations will be made in October and take effect on 1 Dece...

The Asbestos Legacy of Australia Australia's history with asbestos is extensive and is characterised by its widespread industrial and commercial use, significant adverse health outcomes, and the eventual implementation of strict regulations and bans. Below is a timeline detailing the introd...

WorkSafe Victoria has released some great resources to industry to assist duty holders with their legal obligations with managing plant. Many people classify ‘Plant’ as a moving object such as an excavator, conveyors that operates through mechanical action. The definition of ‘P...

I was recently asked this question by a Manager attending a training course: "Is there a set of criteria and what are the employer duties to manage this issue?" While researching this topic, I found some insightful details on the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry website - &l...

Nationally Recognised Asbestos Removal Training – Class A and Class B My name is Stephen Gleeson, and as a trainer at HAZCON, I specialise in delivering courses that focus on creating a safer tomorrow for our industry.  In our training room, we make education interesting, engagi...