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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Health and Safety Responsibilities in Construction Projects SafeWork NSW continually reinforce the point that the role of principal contractor is critical in managing safety risks on construction projects. However, there is still much misunderstanding and confusion, which leaves workers exposed to the possibility of serious injury and managers, supervisors, and companies liable to hefty prosecutions [...]
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 psychosocial hazards in the workplace. Throughout subsequent years the safety regulator has heightened workplace awareness through inspections which have prompted businesses to demonstrate their psychosocial hazard management protocols. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
