Risk Management for all Industries
Weekly WHS Article 15th May 2024 While the procedures for identifying, assessing, and controlling or eliminating workplace risks and...
What are the Legal Protocols for Reporting a 'Notifiable Incident' in New South Wales?
In New South Wales, ensuring the safety of workers and the public is vital. To support this goal, there are clear guidelines for...
This term "Officer"
When talking about the highest level of management people in a business, those individuals who are entrusted with ....
Duty of Care at Work vs. Duty of Care in Society
Duty of Care under WHS law and Duty of care under Civil law are not quite the same thing. WHS law applies to businesses and...
Electric Burns result in $80,000 fine
A local council was recently prosecuted in the Magistrates Court....
NSW Company fined $300,000 after amputation incident
What happened Royal Touch Paper Products Pty Ltd, a company based in New South Wales, has received a $300,000 fine following an incident...
Judge emphasizes WHS duties are non-delegable
Non-delegable duties are legal obligations that cannot be transferred to another party. Even if the task is delegated, the original party...
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...
What are the Key Components of Non-delegable WHS Duties for Businesses?
Non-delegable WHS duties are specific responsibilities that cannot be passed on to others. ...
“Saved by the Law”
Weekly WHS Article 23rd November 2023 The Model Health and Safety Laws were introduced into Australia in 2011. All Australian states and...
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....
What a Health and Safety Committee is Not
It has been over 10 years since New South Wales adopted the Model WHS laws. The WHS Act and WHS Regulation replace the repealed OHS Act ...
Psychosocial Situations and Psychological Injuries
SafeWork NSW’s Code of Practice: Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work, lists 14 common psychosocial hazards.