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About Bernie Walker

Bernie, is the director of BWC Safety. He has worked closely with the executive leadership teams of large organisations on highly successful multi-year transformation programs over the last thirteen years. Bernie, has an operations management background with 23 years’ experience leading manufacturing and maintenance operations for businesses in packaging production, equipment and construction materials manufacturing.

NSW WHS legislation update: what it means for managing psychosocial hazards

The Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment (Workplace Protections) Act 2025 (NSW) introduces major changes to how work health and safety laws will be enforced in NSW. From 1 March 2026, registered industrial organisations, including unions, will be able to commence civil penalty proceedings under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) on [...]

By |2026-02-27T00:12:46+00:00February 27th, 2026|Psychosocial Hazards & Risks|0 Comments

WorkSafe Victoria targeted approach on high-risk industries

Last month, Victorian Deputy Premier, Hon Ben Carroll MP, put employers on notice that WorkSafe Victoria has been instructed by Government to increase its focus across five high-risk industries that have accounted for more than sixty percent of all work-related deaths in the last five years. These are shown in the schematic below along with [...]

By |2025-10-02T00:56:05+00:00October 2nd, 2025|Uncategorized|0 Comments

WorkSafe Victoria targeted approach for the healthcare sector

Last month, Victorian Deputy Premier, Hon Ben Carroll MP, put employers on notice that WorkSafe Victoria has been instructed by Government to increase its focus across five high-risk industries that have accounted for more than sixty percent of all work-related deaths in the last five years. These are shown in the schematic below along [...]

By |2025-10-02T00:43:43+00:00October 2nd, 2025|Healthcare|0 Comments

A Guide to Managing Safety Risks

We know that most leaders are not safety specialists, and terms like hazards, risks, and controls might feel unfamiliar. This short video from BWC SAFETY aims to provide you with the principles for making the right decisions about managing safety risks at your workplace. UNDERSTANDING HAZARDS Let's make this more interesting by heading [...]

By |2025-10-02T00:43:51+00:00May 6th, 2025|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Do I need a WHS Management System in Australia?

This is a question that we get asked by a LOT of potential clients who are operating a small or medium sized business in Australia. Let’s look at a few examples so that you can decide your needs: Government & Tier One Work If you are contracting to most tier one companies (the big end [...]

By |2025-04-10T07:20:38+00:00April 10th, 2025|Uncategorized|0 Comments

OHS Documentation: What It Is and Why It Matters

Hi, I’m Bernie Walker, and I want to talk about something that might not seem exciting at first but is absolutely crucial for your business – OHS documentation. It’s not just about ticking boxes or satisfying legal requirements. It’s about making sure your people are safe, your workplace is running smoothly, and you’re protected [...]

By |2025-12-18T05:22:03+00:00January 13th, 2025|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Identifying Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace – Trust and Confidentiality are of extreme importance

If you are reading this article you probably understand the legal duty that is placed on all employers to manage psychosocial risks in your workplace in the same manner as all risks are managed. i.e., Firstly, identify the type of psychosocial hazard that is present and then determine the potential severity of the risk, [...]

By |2026-01-13T03:01:54+00:00November 12th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

What WHS Legislation and Regulations Are Applicable to Your State or Territory in Australia?

For the average business owner, Work Health and Safety legislation in Australia can seem pretty daunting. For example, if I’m running a printing business in Sydney and Melbourne then I must comply with two separate safety Acts and their regulations. The safety regulators are also different in each state as well and they will focus [...]

By |2025-04-09T04:36:24+00:00September 8th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Benefits of Health and Safety in the Workplace

Benefits of Health and Safety in the Workplace Occupational health or safety is essential to the welfare of the workers and sustainability of any organization. Adopting proper measures in the health and safety policies has many benefits which are not just limited to legal requirements only. Enhanced Employee Well-being: Concern for health and safety guarantees [...]

By |2025-03-25T00:35:34+00:00August 27th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

What is the Current ISO 45001 Standard for Occupational Health & Safety

In such a dynamic business environment it becomes paramount to ensure the health of the employees in any organisation. ISO 45001 is one of the major tools that enable organisations to consistently improve their OH&S performance. This was established by the International Organisations for Standardisation (ISO) and it is a framework which companies and [...]

By |2026-02-19T03:43:35+00:00July 11th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments