SafetyAtWorkBlog

Recently, I read Sean Scalmers’ new book “A Fair Day’s Work“. Last week, Scalmer spoke at a lunchtime lecture. There were two questions that I posed in …

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 …

The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation states that employers must eliminate hazards as far as is reasonably practicable. If you start your safety journey from this …

Companies are being urged to increase their attention on the human impacts of incidents. This is a much-needed and delayed focus that existed decades ago but went …

A new Australian book could revolutionise workplace cultures and improve consultation on a range of matters, not just occupational health and safety (OHS). “Wankernomics – A Deep-Dive Into Workplace Bullshittery” …

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 …

The cost of work-related illness and injuries is a significant economic burden on the community. It has a tangible impact on Australia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), but …

Recently, WorkSafe ACT posted the latest episode of its Safety Spotlight podcast in which occupational health and safety (OHS) experts share their knowledge. There is commonality with …