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 and WHS 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 [...]

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 [...]

There are several WHS legislation and regulations that have been implemented in Australia, and it is important to make sure that one understands them as follows. In this article we discuss what WHS legislation and regulations are applicable to your state or territory in Australia. WHS legislation in Australia has been developed with the purpose [...]

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 Law Around Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace – What You Need to Know In late 2021, SafeWork NSW released a Code of Practice titled “Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work”, outlining the legal requirements for organisations to either eliminate or minimize psychosocial hazards as much as reasonably practicable. Over [...]

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 [...]