It should be clear to readers by now that I am not a lawyer. My interest is in the practical application and compliance with occupational health and …
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In support of Australia’s Safe Work Month, I have recorded a 12-minute opinion piece on how Australian politics since 2010 has affected the perception and development of …
Australian occupational health and safety (OHS) laws require employers to be compliant with their OHS duties, but also allow the flexibility for employers to determine their own …
Safety & Security
Audio summary of Regulation, Free markets and OHS – SafetyAtWorkBlog
by David Walker
Join me in a discussion of themes in the second edition of Arie Freiberg’s book, “Regulation in Australia.” This short audio report explores the reasons behind regulation, market failures, and …
Safety & Security
Australia’s OHS Laws Are Stuck in the Past and Need a Rewrite from the Ground Up – SafetyAtWorkBlog
by David Walker
Recently, Australia’s politics were focused on an Economic Roundtable hosted by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Chalmers sought proactive, low- or no-cost initiatives to improve Australia’s productivity. Occupational health …
Safety & Security
The Hidden OHS Emergency Behind Victoria’s Firefighting Fleet – SafetyAtWorkBlog
by David Walker
New documentary “Breaking Point” is a curious mix of propaganda, lobbying, whistleblowing, fear, stress, with an occupational health and safety (OHS) undertone. According to Victorian firefighters, they …