If the first lesson from IAWBH2026 was that psychological risks must be treated as system hazards, the second is that most organisations remain structurally ill-equipped to manage …
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Breaking the cycle of inquiry and inaction in emergency services reform – SafetyAtWorkBlog
by David Walker
This week saw the release of an inquiry into the workplace culture of the New South Wales police force. The findings were damning, but even though all …
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The Gap Between Leadership Theory and Practical Prevention of Workplace Harm – SafetyAtWorkBlog
by David Walker
I was able to explore the concept of business leadership a little further at the recent conference of the International Association on Workplace Bullying and harassment. Lucienne …
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The Conference That Examined Workplace Bullying but Not Why It Happens (Not Yet) – SafetyAtWorkBlog
by David Walker
I am not sure that the “Why” was discussed enough at this global conference. The discussions in the sessions I sat in were dominated by people trying …
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New Industries, Like AI, Treat Regulation Like an Optional Extra – SafetyAtWorkBlog
by David Walker
In the movie “Working Girl”, Melanie Griffith’s character reveals how she connected merger opportunities when flipping through a magazine. Today’s Australian Financial Review (AFR) presented a similar …
Sarah O’Connor has written an interesting book on artificial intelligence (AI) and work. According to a newspaper review of the book, which is to be released in a couple of …
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Australia Can’t Reform Its Economy While Ignoring the Health of Its Workers – SafetyAtWorkBlog
by David Walker
Recently, Australia’s Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, released his 2026 Budget. Other than better availability of Australian Standards, there was little in it that directly affects workplace health and safety. But perhaps …
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Generational Change is Coming for OHS Whether We Like It or Not – SafetyAtWorkBlog
by David Walker
Occupational health and safety (OHS) in Australia frothed up big time about Hollnagel‘s Safety II approach and the Safety Differently movement. But as with most things OHS, …
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The Standards Paywall Falls but the Politics Remain – SafetyAtWorkBlog
by David Walker
From July 2026, the official Australian Standards for occupational health and safety (OHS) management will become freely available. According to page 142 of Budget Papers Number 2, …
As I walk to local cafes for weekend breakfasts or to the gym (yes, I do exercise), I listen to interesting podcasts that may be relevant to …