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 [...]

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 from [...]

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, before [...]

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 organisations [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]