WHS Insider Newsletter - Understanding workplace safety responsibilities for company directors
Workplace safety is more than a compliance exercise, it’s a fundamental duty that rests heavily on the shoulders of ...
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WHS Updates
WorkSafe Victoria issues a requirement for employers to report complaints about bullying, sexual harassment, and occupational violence starting December 1, 2025, under new psychosocial regulations. Link
SafeWork NSW reports that Multiquip Poultry and Poultry Enterprises NSW were fined $300,000 each after a worker died from being struck by a forklift during chicken harvesting. Link
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland issues a melioidosis alert due to recent wet conditions in Queensland, advising workers to take precautions against this serious bacterial infection. Link
Safe Work Australia supports research by the Centre for Transformative Work Design on modifying aged care job demands, highlighting the potential of professional education and structured care protocols to ease workload. Link
SafeWork NSW warns of increased mosquito-borne disease risk in Tweed Heads and surrounding areas due to potential heatwave conditions. Link
WorkSafe Victoria fines a builder and scaffolding company $400,000 for safety breaches at a housing development after a carpenter died following a suspected fall. Link
WorkSafe Victoria offers up to $500,000 in grants for fresh return-to-work ideas that get injured workers back on the job sooner. Link
WHS Compliance Guides - Understanding workplace safety responsibilities for company directors
Workplace safety is more than a compliance exercise, it’s a fundamental duty that rests heavily on the shoulders of ... (Professional and Enterprises subscribers) Link
WHS Case Studies - Overcoming workers’ compensation stigma in construction
Australia’s construction industry faces unique workplace health and safety challenges. With high-risk physical environments, tight deadlines, and ... (Enterprise subscribers) Link
WHS Emerging Risks - Safety risks posed by an ageing workforce
Australia’s workforce is greying faster than ever before, with nearly 20 percent of workers now over 55 and ... (Enterprise subscribers) Link
WHS Compliance Guides - Workplace fatigue management strategies for high-demand environments
Fatigue in the workplace is more than just feeling tired. In high-demand environments, where employees are under constant pressure to ... (Professional and Enterprises subscribers) Link
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