Psychosocial hazards have become a central feature of modern WHS compliance, but they do not fit neatly within traditional ideas of workplace risk. Unlike physical hazards, they are often relational, cumulative and highly dependent on context, making them difficult to identify, assess and control in a practical way.
Not all stress is equal: proving psychosocial risk under WHS laws Read More »
Regulators are shining a light on Victoria’s solar sector, reminding employers there is no excuse for putting workers at risk of deadly falls.
Crackdown on falls risks in the solar sector Read More »
A plumbing company and a hire equipment provider have been convicted and fined a total of $630,000 after a worker died while operating an elevated work platform at a North Blackburn construction site.
Two companies fined $630,000 after worker’s death Read More »
A chemical manufacturing company has been fined $40,000 for failing to safely store dangerous goods at its Coolaroo facility, after WorkSafe inspectors issued an improved notice.
$40,000 in fines for company that failed to comply with improvement notice Read More »
A water tank construction and repair company has been convicted and fined $50,000 after an engineering student was injured at a residential site in Keysborough.
Water tank company fined $50,000 after three-metre fall Read More »
An electrical company has been convicted and fined $40,000 after ordering an apprentice to work on a roof without fall protection.
Electrical company fined $40,000 over apprentice fall risk Read More »
A Queensland food-packaging company has reportedly been fined $125,000 after a worker was seriously injured by robotic packing equipment at its Narangba factory.
When Identifying a Serious Risk Becomes Evidence Against You Read More »
Occupational noise is any sound in a workplace, wanted or unwanted, that can damage hearing – with common hazards including heavy machinery, power tools, assembly lines, industrial vehicles and loud-impact sounds such as hammering and cutting.
Tune in to understand the impact of workplace noise Read More »
An Edwardstown manufacturing and fabrication group and its two directors have been charged with South Australia’s first case of industrial manslaughter following the death of a 28-year-old worker.
First industrial manslaughter charges laid over death of worker Read More »
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in Australian workplaces now, allocating tasks, monitoring fatigue, detecting hazards and influencing decisions that directly affect worker safety.
Is AI raising the bar on your WHS obligations? Read More »
A Geelong flooring manufacturer will spend $150,000 to improve health and safety outcomes after a truck driver was struck by a forklift at its Breakwater facility.
$150,000 safety spend after forklift strikes truck driver Read More »
In Australia, where a labour hire company cedes all operational control to a host employer, including the system of work, training, supervision, and daily direction, the host company and not the labour hire company will be vicariously liable for its employee’s negligence.
Liability Follows Control: Host Employer Liable for Labour Hire Worker Negligence Read More »
A construction company has been convicted and fined $400,000 following the collapse of a large section of structural steel framework at the redevelopment of the Kew Recreational Centre.
$400,000 fine after Kew Rec Centre collapse Read More »
A garlic bread wholesaler has been convicted and fined a record $3.4 million for workplace manslaughter after a worker fell to his death at a bakery in Reservoir.
Bakery fined record $3.4 million for workplace manslaughter Read More »
Customer‑driven violence is no longer confined to late‑night venues or emergency services. Across Australia, workers in retail, banking, healthcare, transport and service environments are increasingly subjected to abuse, threats and physical assault.
Managing customer driven violence: A legal and WHS imperative for organisations Read More »
