Two companies involved with the development of the Gawler Rail Electrification Project in Adelaide’s north have agreed to spend more than $480,000 on safety improvements after a trench collapse that left a worker with serious injuries. The incident in July 2021 occurred at the Rumble Road ...

As we continue to wait for WorkSafe Victoria to introduce new legislation to regulate psychological health in the form of the proposed Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Psychological Health) Regulations, it may be timely to consider what is currently available. WorkSafe has recently made...

As Australia moves towards Summer there will be an increasing focus on emergency management with regards to bushfires and other types of emergencies. From a compliance perspective, there is a need for emergency management planning and training the workforce on the emergency management plan. The...

October is National Safe Work Month—a time to commit to building a safe and healthy workplace. Being healthy and safe means being free from physical and psychological harm. Safe Work Australia has released the theme and campaign kit for National Safe Work Month to be held in October 2...

Winter is upon us and with an increase in rain, so too does the tendency for moisture ingress into building envelopes also increase. In turn, this can lead to increased risks for mould growth within the workplace. In Australia, mould is a significant occupational health and safety concern, especi...