At 2pm on 31 July, 1902, just outside of Wollongong in New South Wales, an unsupported roof of a coal mine suddenly collapsed. The collapse pushed methane and air through the main tunnel, where it met an open flame. The mine exploded, taking the lives of 96 men and...
When thinking of new toolbox talk ideas, we’ve all sat there scratching our heads. Over time, toolbox talks can become tedious, messages become stale and it’s easy to run out of topics. So if you’re looking to freshen things up and try some unique...
Psychosocial hazards in the workplace have done a complete 180 in the past 20 years. In the early 2000s, you would have barely heard the phrase, now it’s more prominent than ever. In fact, data from Safe Work Australia has shown a steady increase in worker...
Ever since WA’s WHS Act came in earlier this year, we’ve been asked many times: How do I show due diligence? This is because WA’s WHS Act has made it administratively easier to prosecute company officers. Nowadays, a company doesn’t have to be convicted of...
On Tuesday 3rd November 2020, workplace health and safety laws in Western Australia made their biggest jump in decades. On this day, Parliament passed the Work Health and Safety Bill 2019, meaning WHS was about to change for businesses, employers and employees...
Whether you’re doing your first health and safety audit or simplify your existing process, these six steps (and free template) will help you on your way. When it comes to analysing a business’ workplace health and safety (WHS) performance, audits are fundamental. But...
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