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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.

Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace

Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace The “Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work” Code of Practise by SafeWork NSW from late 2021 establishes that employers need to use every feasible method to manage workplace hazards. Throughout subsequent years the safety regulator has heightened workplace awareness through inspections which have prompted businesses to demonstrate their psychosocial hazard management [...]

By |2025-03-25T00:35:40+00:00October 12th, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

CIRMP in Solar Farms

Implementing the Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program A windfarm may be classed as a Critical Infrastructure Asset depending on its capacity.After a period of substantial industry consultation the Security of Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP) was registered under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act) at the end of 2022.  This legislation [...]

By |2025-03-25T00:35:43+00:00August 16th, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

The 2022 Confined Spaces Code of Practice Unpacked

Introduction to the Confined Spaces Code of Practice Confined spaces pose unique risks and hazards that require careful attention and management to ensure the safety of workers. In December 2022 SafeWork NSW published the Confined Spaces Code of Practice, which serves as a comprehensive guideline to safe working in confined spaces. This article explores the [...]

By |2025-03-25T00:35:45+00:00June 5th, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

WHS Responsibilities in the Australian Renewable Energy Sector

Introduction In recent years, the renewable energy sector has experienced significant growth and has become a vital part of the Australian energy landscape. As the industry continues to expand, it is crucial to prioritise workplace health and safety (WHS) to ensure the well-being of workers and minimise the risk of incidents and injuries. At BWC [...]

By |2025-03-25T00:35:47+00:00June 2nd, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Unique OHS Risks in the Healthcare Sector

Many of the workplace OHS risks commonly found in the healthcare sector are unique and this can present challenges for OHS professionals who may have recently joined the Health and Safety team in a hospital, medical clinic, or health provider. In this article, we will explore the main safety risks to healthcare workers and [...]

By |2025-03-25T00:35:49+00:00April 5th, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Who is responsible for workplace health and safety in Australia?

We are often asked this question by business leaders and managers. Sometimes the question is in response to a serious workplace accident, and other times the business is looking to upgrade their safety management system to the new international standard ISO 45001. This standard requires that all of the needs and expectations of key [...]

By |2025-03-25T00:35:52+00:00March 7th, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Training your Health & Safety Committee

Maintaining good Workplace Health & Safety standards is a crucial aspect of any workplace. It is the legal responsibility of every employer to provide a safe and healthy work environment for employees, and an OHS committee can play a significant role in achieving this goal. OHS committees are typically made up of representatives from [...]

By |2025-03-25T00:35:54+00:00February 8th, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Why workplace OHS is important

Christopher Cassaniti celebrating his 18th birthday just a few days before he died in a scaffold collapse Anyone who has experienced the loss of a friend or family member through a workplace accident will understand why providing good OHS in the workplace is the most important responsibility for a business owner. According to SafeWork [...]

By |2025-03-25T00:35:56+00:00January 19th, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

WHS Compliance and WHS Legislation – The need to knows

Many of our newer SME clients are like the guy in the photograph. They must juggle sales, operations, customer issues, cashflow, etc. They have a vague notion that there is a safety ball to be juggled  – and of course, nobody wants to see a colleague get hurt - but hey, what could go [...]

By |2025-03-25T00:35:59+00:00November 7th, 2022|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Safety Consultants – What is their role?

There are several reasons why people need the services of a safety consultant – also known as OHS consultants, WHS consultants or HSE consultants. Here are the main ones that we come across with our clients: 1. Improve safety culture These calls often come from senior managers and executives who realise that the safety [...]

By |2025-03-25T00:36:00+00:00November 6th, 2022|Uncategorized|0 Comments