An increase in claims for noise induced hearing loss (a larger increase than any other claim type) has highlighted the growing impact that noisy tasks and working environments are having…

(14 December 2023) New psychosocial regulations- external site under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 are coming into effect on 25 December 2023.  Psychosocial hazards are hazards that may cause…

On 13 December 2023, WHS ministers representing the Commonwealth, states and territories agreed to Safe Work Australia’s recommendation to prohibit the use of engineered stone to protect thousands of workers…

01 Dec 2023 Under the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act you are responsible for the health and safety of labour hire workers if you: engage labour hire workers…

01 December 2023 New regulations to help workers and employers manage the risk of psychological injuries and illnesses in the workplace will come into effect this month. The changes to…

29 November 2023 New laws making industrial manslaughter a criminal offence in South Australia have passed Parliament. Under the Work Health and Safety (Industrial Manslaughter) Amendment Bill, individuals can face…

Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2023

Insights from the Beta Occupational Hazards Dataset (pdf)  

07 November 2023 | Case studies This case study illustrates 4 key principles that apply to all WHS duties in the model WHS Act and the duty to consult, cooperate…

Risk management involves thinking about what could happen if someone is exposed to a hazard and how likely it is to happen. Hazards are things and situations that could harm…