Lack of training leads to $100,000 fine
A family-owned business in Queensland that produces firewood and its director have just been fined over $100,000 in relation to a...
Can Workers be prosecuted under the WHS Legislation?
Under Section 28 of the WHS Act, workers are required to follow reasonable instructions from their supervisors and managers.
This term "Officer"
When talking about the highest level of management people in a business, those individuals who are entrusted with ....
Your Views Matter
Workers at every workplace in Australia, irrespective of the nature and risk of the business, must be consulted as far as is reasonably...
Tackling Workplace Bullying and Harassment
While the organisational costs of incivility and toxicity are well documented, bullying at work is still a problem in some workplaces ....
Safe Work Australia Advice on WHS Consultation
Weekly WHS Article 8th November 2023 A PCBU must consult with their workers about work health and safety matters in their workplace....
The role of the Regulator (WHS)
The Commonwealth, states and territories are responsible for making their own work health and safety (WHS) laws. Each jurisdiction has a...
Common Psychosocial Hazards at Work
Weekly WHS Article 9th February 2023 The NSW WHS Regulation (subclause 55A) defines psychosocial hazard as; “A psychosocial hazard is a...
WHS duties are non-delegable
Not Only are WHS Duties “Not Transferrable” … but it is also illegal to subcontract out WHS duties too!
Psychosocial Risks are now in WHS Regulation
On the 1st of October 2022 four new clauses about psychosocial risks became part of WHS law in NSW. ...
New Psychosocial Responsibilities for Business Owners and Company Directors
On the 1st of October 2022 four new additions to the NSW WHS Regulation 2017 occurred. These were all to do with psychosocial risk managemen
Working From Home
Weekly WHS Article 23rd August 2022 The last three years have seen major changes in how businesses conduct their operations in Australia....
28 NSW Codes of Practice
There are 28 NSW Codes of Practice that give practical guidance in how to achieve the standards of health, safety and welfare required ...