Good News about SafeWork NSW’s updated HSR courses
In late 2022 SafeWork NSW completed a review of the SafeWork NSW developed Health and Safety Representatives Training Course Material ....
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...
HSRs need to be trained on Psychosocial Hazards & Risks
Should HSRs be trained on psychosocial hazards & risks? The answer is yes.
“We have a health and safety committee” does not mean “We have Consultation covered”
A health and safety committee doesn't replace other consultation systems or procedures. Consultation must be able to occur any day ....
Psychosocial Hazards and “Gaslighting”
The term “gaslighting” is a term which describes conduct also known as “subtle workplace bullying.” Hazards, risks, and incidents ....
WHS duties are non-delegable
Not Only are WHS Duties “Not Transferrable” … but it is also illegal to subcontract out WHS duties too!
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
Codes of Practice and Courts of Law
The Work Health and Safety legislation aims to empower businesses in creating and operating a health and safety management system ...
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 ...
Non-physical risks must be handled the same as physical risks
The new Laws on psychosocial hazards and risks tell us that non-physical risks and hazards must be handled the same way as physical...
Managers & Supervisors need to be trained
Company Directors, CEOs, and business owners need to use and be able to rely on their Managers and Supervisors to carry out actions ....
Do Workers Have the Right to Cease or Refuse Unsafe Work?
“A worker may cease, or refuse to carry out, work if the worker has a reasonable concern that to carry out the work would expose the...
Provide Information, Training, Instruction, and Supervision
The NSW Code of Practice: How to Manage Health & Safety Risks, has very useful guidance that you can use to compare with the actions ....