WHS Insider Newsletter - Tougher safety inspections are coming

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WHS Updates

• Australian Government invest almost $11 million to build Australian research capacity in climate change and related health impacts, including workplace implications. Link
• Workplace Health and Safety Queensland report a judgment in favour of a plaintiff in a PTSD case related to a workplace sexual assault. Link
• Safe Work Australia seek user feedback on their interactive WHS and workers’ compensation data website. Link
• Safe Work Australia provide information on the risks of airborne cement dust and recommends using protective equipment like M-class dust extractors and P2 respirators. Link
• SafeWork NSW prosecute B&E Foods and its director for $412,500 plus costs due to safety signage being only in English, which was not understood by their predominantly non-English speaking Asian staff. Link
• WorkSafe Victoria announce that a Melbourne school and a travel adventure company were fined $290,000 for a fatal incident involving a 16-year-old boy during a 2019 school trip. Link
• WorkSafe Victoria remind the construction industry about the importance of proper support and bracing for steel reinforcement bars. Link
• SafeWork SA warn employers to enact their hot weather policy when high temperatures are forecast. Link
• SafeWork SA warn of the dangers of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), including quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles, following a record number of deaths in the past 12 months. Link
• Recent data from Safe Work Australia shows that insurance premiums in the ACT are significantly higher than in NSW across nearly all industry groups. Link
• Prioritising mental health and wellbeing is key to job satisfaction. Staying in a toxic workplace can have serious long-term consequences for both mental and physical health. Link
• Melissa Courts and Sue Healey from Echuca Regional Health nominated for a WorkSafe Victoria annual award. Link

WHS Compliance Directory

Highlight - Consultants and Auditors

WHS consultants and auditors offer expert advice tailored to your workplace, ensuring compliance with legislation. They can help identify risks, develop safety systems, and provide actionable recommendations.

BWC Safety - Provides WHS consulting and auditing services, specialising in risk management, compliance audits, and tailored safety solutions for businesses across industries. Link

WHS Case Studies

Work health and safety (WHS) case studies go beyond the headlines to uncover valuable insights and practical lessons that can transform workplace safety.

WHS Case Study - Building a safety culture in a confectionery business

In the demanding confectionery production sector, workplace safety represents a critical ... Link

WHS Information

Accessing reliable work health and safety (WHS) information is essential for Australian businesses striving to create safe and compliant workplaces.

Managing workplace safety in multilingual environments

In today’s interconnected world, workplaces have never been more diverse. Australian organisations and ... Link

WHS Trends

Staying informed about work health and safety (WHS) trends is vital for businesses aiming to adapt to evolving risks and regulations.

Tougher safety inspections are coming

The era of workplace safety complacency is over. Regulators are ramping up inspections, particularly in ... Link

WHS Moves

• Tony Maher becomes the new Chair of Safe Work Australia. Link
• Adriana Siddle leaves SafeWork NSW as Manager, Policy and Regulation, Respect at Work Taskforce to join Queensland Human Rights Commission as Director, Prevention Projects. Link
• Ru Watson leaves WorkSafe Victoria as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant to join healthAbility in the same role. Link
• Amanda Nielsen joins WorkSafe Victoria as Manager - Payroll Services from her previous role as Payroll Manager at Target Australia. Link
• Antony Arena joins SafeWork NSW as Director from serving as Risk Management, Audit and Assurance at Transport for NSW. Link
• Yasmin Cox leaves Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, where she served as Executive Director, Specialised Health and Safety Services, Office of Industrial Relations, and joins SafeWork NSW as Executive Director, Regulatory Capability and Harm Prevention. Link

WHS Jobs

• Virgin Australia seek a People Safety Specialist in Melbourne with a salary and range of benefits. Link
• Ku-ring-gai Council seek a WHS Officer in Sydney with a salary range of $79,014.00 - $91,655.72 per annum. Link
• WorkSafe Victoria seek a Safety Advisor in Geelong with a salary of $117,386 per annum. Link
• Queensland Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works seeks a Principal Workplace Health and Safety Advisor in Rockhampton with a salary range of $115,758 - $123,611 per annum. Link
• SafeWork NSW seeks a Senior Data Governance Officer to lead data governance policies and ensure compliance across the organisation. Link
• WorkSafe Tasmania seeks a Senior Safe Farming Work Health and Safety Advisor to enhance farm safety and health in Tasmania's agricultural sector. Link
• Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research seek a Work, Health & Safety Manager in Perth with salary packaging and generous leave benefits. Link
• Fenner Conveyors seek a Health and Safety Advisor in Melbourne with a competitive salary package and flexible working arrangements. Link

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